Today's Weather: Cool, cloudy and a little damp early

Wednesday starts cloudy and cool, with temperatures in the mid-50s and a light north wind around 5 mph. A passing morning shower is possible, so keep the umbrella close if you are heading out early. It will feel a touch milder at times, closer to 59.

By afternoon, the shower chance fades and the day stays mostly cloudy and cooler. Temperatures climb to a high near 67, with a light NNE breeze around 8 mph and gusts up to 15 mph. Rain chances sit around 55 percent early, then ease back as the day goes on. Tree pollen is very high today, while grass and mold levels are low.

Wednesday evening stays mostly cloudy and quiet, with light winds and dry conditions settling in. After sunset, temperatures slide back through the 60s and into the 50s.

Overnight, skies remain mostly cloudy with a low near 52. Winds stay light out of the northeast, and rain chances drop to just 5 percent by late night.

Thursday looks a little warmer, with a high near 71 and a low around 58. Expect a pleasant mix of clouds and sun for much of the day, then a chance for a late shower or thunderstorm Thursday night.

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