 Bright sunshine expected this afternoon with daytime highs approaching 81. Westerly winds 8 to 15 miles per hour. Lulls level off around 59. Tonight, partly cloudy skies. Overcast tomorrow. Storms likely. Highs level off around 75. Temps a bit below average Friday and Saturday with highs in the over 70s. Thunderstorms possible both days. I'm meteorologist Laura Lockwood for AM960 and KLTF Little Falls. Right now, 79.