Stunning sunshine with a late May feel to the air.

You couldn’t ask for a more wonderful forecast for any and all of your outdoor plans this weekend.

A ridge of clear skies remains anchored over the region. Cloud-free, bright blue skies for as far as the eye can see. Normal daytime high temps for the middle of October hang around 65. This weekend the mercury in the thermometers will be 8 to 12 degrees warmer than usual. Please be careful with open flames or anything that could cause a sudden spark. As we’ve been telling you, the only issue with the forecast is the really dry weather of late. Not being mindful of extinguishing a flame or spark could cause a fire.

Temperatures will continue to warm through early next week. Possibly flirting with 80 on Monday. (How you doin'?)

Saturday: Mainly sunny High: 72

Sunday: Nothing but sunshine High: 76

Monday: Sun-filled skies High: 78

Tuesday: Stop me if you heard this one before… Sunny and warm High: 76

Wednesday: Sunny skies with clouds filtering in from the west later in the evening. High: 75

Thursday: Mainly cloudy skies with a 35% chance of spotty showers