FORECAST: Mild temperatures to finish the week; chance of rain this weekend

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• While the warmth is here for an extended stay, the sun will soon disappear.

• Clouds are set to return Friday, but the rain will hold off until Saturday.

• Up to one inch of rainfall is expected during the day on New Year’s Eve.

• Hopefully, conditions will dry up in time for evening plans.

• The next chance of rain is in the middle of next week.

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