According to the National Weather Service, residents of Polk County should expect mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 89 and southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Tonight, forecasts call for partly cloudy skies, with a low around 66. South winds continue between 5 and 10 mph.

Today's pollen count: a low 8, with ragweed as the major allergen present

Chances of rain begin tomorrow, with high temperatures remaining in the 80s. Your forecast for the week:

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Monday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 84.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.