Area residents can expect a mix of clouds, rain chances, and warming temperatures over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring mostly cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of showers, primarily during the morning hours. High temperatures are expected to reach near 65 degrees, with light southeast winds around 5 mph. Skies will remain mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with lows dipping to around 53 degrees.

On Thursday, rain chances increase as showers and thunderstorms are possible between noon and 3 p.m., followed by additional chances of showers later in the afternoon. Despite the unsettled weather, skies will be partly sunny, and temperatures will climb to a high near 73 degrees. The chance of precipitation stands at 40 percent. Conditions clear Thursday night, with mostly clear skies and a cooler low near 39 degrees.

Friday is expected to be sunny and cooler, with highs around 59 degrees. Mostly clear skies will continue into Friday night, with overnight lows near 42 degrees.

The weekend brings a warming trend. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 74 degrees, while Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows around 60 degrees. On Sunday, partly sunny skies and warmer temperatures are forecast, with highs reaching approximately 77 degrees.