High pressure overhead is keep skies clear and temperatures seasonable near 70 degrees for this afternoon. Wind gusts could reach up to 30 MPH though, coupled with dry vegetation, creating a wildfire threat. The dry, windy, and sunny weather continues into the start of the weekend as temperatures stay in the 70s. Finally a chance of rain looks possible by Monday of next week.
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