WEDNESDAY’S FORECAST … Rain on the way

After a bright, sunny Tuesday, rain returns today (Wednesday).

A 40 percent chance of rain is expected during the daytime hours, increasing to 80 percent tonight.

Temperatures could reach as high as the upper 70s today, under mostly cloudy skies. Lows will drop to the low to mid 60s.

Clear skies resume Thursday, with highs in the lower 70s. Overnight lows return to more seasonable temperatures, hovering around 50.

The work week ends with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 40s, with a 30 percent rain chance.

Paradegoers could experience a soggy Spanish Town Parade Saturday, with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs will reach the mid 60s, while low will be in the mid 40s.

Skies turn clear Sunday, with highs in the lower 60s. Lows will dip into the mid 40s.

For Mardi Gras, wet conditions may return. A 60 percent chance of rain is expected for Fat Tuesday, wiht highs in the lower 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

For Ash Wednesday, highs will re mid 70s. Lows will dip into the mid 50s. A 60 percent chance of r