A dry air mass will descend over the region on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Expect sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s, about 10 to 13 degrees above normal.

Some thin clouds at high altitude can be expected Monday evening. Lows will be milder, ranging from the lower to upper 40s. Warm temperatures will continue Tuesday, with highs again in the mid 70s.

Temperatures will climb back into the mid to upper 70s on Wednesday. A cold front will pass through the area on Thursday and cause temporary cooling.

Temperatures will climb back into the 70s on Friday before another cold front moves through the region. Some rain may fall, but precipitation amounts will be limited.