This morning is warmer (59 degrees) than any high from last week, and we’re expected to reach 73 degrees today.

We’ll have to contend with winds of 13-18 mph from the south southwest, with gusts up to 29 mph. We also have a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Tonight’s low will be 48, with winds shifting to the west northwest.

That brings us partly sunny skies for Tuesday with a high of 57, and north northwest winds at 3-6 mph. The South Rowan Christmas Parade should be OK. Rain is likely Tuesday night, with a 70 percent chance, mainly after 1 a.m. the low will be around 39 degrees.

No one wants rain on Wednesday, the day of the Holiday Caravan Parade, but we have an 80 percent chance, mostly before 2 p.m. Keep your fingers crossed, and your toes. Wednesday night we have just a 20 percent chance of rain and a low around 30.

Thanksgiving day will be sunny and near 50, then cold at night, with a low around 28.

Black Friday will be sunny and near 48, with a low around 30. Please be civil when shopping. No stampedes. No elbows.

Saturday will be mostly sunny and 52, with a low around 33. And Sunday looks partly sunny with a high near 53