As our wedge erodes today, warm temperatures will become the big weather story for the end of the week. Highs will push into the lower 80s in many areas today, and then I expect mid and upper 80s for highs (outside of higher mountain areas) tomorrow and Saturday.

Record highs will be challenged around the region both tomorrow and Saturday.

I can’t rule out an isolated shower or storm today, tomorrow or Saturday, but most areas will remain dry until our next storm system arrives Sunday.

Showers and storms will become likely in the mountains Sunday, and those showers and storms will spread into the piedmont Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. We will keep an eye on the severe weather potential.

Behind that front, we turn much chillier next week, especially by Tuesday and Wednesday.

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