NOW: Clear conditions last overnight into Friday morning before rain and wind gusts come Friday afternoon.

NEXT: Storm Watch for Friday and Saturday for heavy rain and gusty winds.

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Darryl Green says remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole will bring rain and windy conditions to our area. The rain should arrive Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and milder. Lows only near 56.

TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and dry to start. Rain arrives after 12 p.m. Highs reach 70. A few scattered gusty downpours expected for the afternoon and evening. Gusts could reach 25-40+ mph at night. Lows hover around 65. About 1-1.5 inches of rain expected, isolated pockets of higher totals possible. Minor flooding due to blocked/clogged leafy drains.

SATURDAY: Last of the downpours wrap up by 5-7 a.m., and we quickly clear out to sunshine near 9 a.m. Sunny but breezy into the afternoon with occasional 25+ mph gusts. Highs near 69 early. Lows crash to 44 at night.

SUNDAY: Mix of sun and clouds. Still a bit breezy. Highs near 50. Lows near 36.

MONDAY: Sunny and chilly. Highs near 47. Lows near 35.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny with the continued chill. Highs near 48. Lows near 41.

WEDNESDAY: A chance of rain. Highs near 52. Lows near 40.