WHAT'S NEW: Air quality alert is in effect through midnight Friday, but the air quality index is overall much lower than it was yesterday. Expect hazy skies with an improvement for the weekend.

WHAT'S NEXT: Chance for a few showers and an isolated thunderstorm Friday afternoon with nice weather arriving for the weekend.

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Sam Augeri says the air quality alert continues into Friday, but it's expected to improve over the weekend.

OVERNIGHT: Partly cloudy and hazy. Lows near 55. South to north wind 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY: Hazy with sun and clouds. Chance for a few showers and storms Friday afternoon into the evening. Highs near 70. North to south wind 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows near 55. South to west wind 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY: Nice with sun and clouds. Improving air quality. Highs near 72. Lows near 59.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. Highs near 78. Lows near 60.

MONDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with the chance of showers during the afternoon through Monday night. Highs near 75. Lows near 61.

TUESDAY: Chance for morning showers then partly sunny. Highs near 75. Lows near 60.