Temperatures are expected to warm up through the week. Expect 70s across a large portion of the region. Southwest winds around 15 to 25 mph will combine with dry conditions to bring fire weather concerns for Thursday afternoon and early evening. Outdoor burning is discouraged Thursday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service: 

Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Washington’s Birthday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.