Although Thursday didn't turn out sunny as forecast, that orange ball in the sky is predicted to make an appearance for most of the weekend.

 

Friday will start out mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high near 80 degrees, but a low pressure system moving in the area will increase the threat for showers and a few thunderstorms across southern Wisconsin throughout the evening, the National Weather Service said.

 

Friday's overnight low should be about 60 degrees, with clouds and the chance of storms continuing into Saturday morning.

 

There may be a few clouds and morning showers Saturday, but by afternoon it should be partly sunny and a high of 75 degrees, said Weather Central meteorologist Brian Olson.

 

Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 55 degrees.

 

The temperature and humidity is forecast to rise next week.

 

Back at work Monday, expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. There may be some storms Tuesday with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 60 degrees.

 

Wednesday is forecasted to be partly to mostly sunny with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. By Thursday and Friday, there may be some more hot and humid weather with highs near 90 degrees and lows around 70 degrees.

 

Thursday's high was 70 degrees, 11 degrees cooler than average. Thursday's low was 53 degrees, seven degrees cooler than average.

 

Now to July 18

• The "Small Town Midwest" exhibit is on display now to July 18 at the River Arts Center in Prairie du Sac. The exhibit is made up of black and white and color photographs that feature images associated with small towns in the Midwest.

 

Now to October

• A new exhibit of rocking chairs of all eras is at the Tripp Memorial Museum, 565 Water St. in Prairie du Sac now to October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Local residents shared their family rocking chairs with the history involved in each piece.

 

July 3

• Merrimac's annual fireworks display is at dusk July 3 on Bluff Road just outside of Merrimac.

 

July 4

• The Witwen Fourth of July parade will be at 10:30 a.m. July 4 in Witwen. A barbeque chicken dinner will be served at the Witwen Campground following the parade. There will be games for all ages to participate at 2 p.m. Witwen is 10 miles west of Sauk City and 10 miles east of Plain on County Highway E.

• The annual Fire on the River fireworks show is at dusk on July 4 in Veterans Memorial Park in Prairie du Sac. The cost is $1. Food and beverages will be available in the park from vendors. No carry-ins are allowed. Parking in the park is limited to cars displaying handicap placards/license plates and VIP's who are sponsoring the event. To become a VIP a $100 donation is needed in advance. Send donations to, VFW VIP, Attn: Tom Alt, P.O. Box 24, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578.

July 6 to 12

• The Sauk County Fair will be in full swing July 6 to 12 at the Sauk County Fairgrounds in Baraboo. For a full listing of events visit www.saukcountyfair.com.

 

July 4

• Art on the Farm will highlight the work of 40 art exhibitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 at Doc and Pam Hines' farm, W8632 County Road I in Oxford. A silent auction of art works donated by the participating artists will benefit the St. Clare Hospice House resident fund. The St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo is a residential facility where Home Health United staff provide physical, emotional and spiritual care for hospice patients in a home-like setting. For more information, visit www.HomeHealthUnited.org or call (608) 276-7590.