100% chance of rain followed by sunny days

Without a doubt, it will rain this week. Starting late Monday afternoon, the chance of rain escalates from 30 to 100 percent chance after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Expect between a quarter and a half inch of rain. Showers are expected to continue through Tuesday. The rest of the week will remain mild with highs in the mid-60s and into the 70s late in the week.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m., and increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Tonight, showers will continue with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday, expect showers before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and noon, and then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday night expect a slight chance of showers before 11 p.m., then a chance of sprinkles after 11 p.m., with partly cloudy and a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 65 and winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday night should be clear with a low around 39.

Thursday, too, is expected to be sunny, with a high near 65. Thursday night is expected to be clear with a low around 41.

Friday is likely to be mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Friday Night will be partly cloudy with a low around 47.

Temperatures are expected to climb through the weekend.