Mostly sunny weather expected next week after light rain Sunday

Some light rain is expected in the afternoon and evening on Sunday in the metro-east, but the National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny for most of next week.

There is a 40 percent chance of light rain Sunday afternoon, mainly after 3 p.m. Later on Sunday night, there is a 20 percent chance of rain, likely before 9 p.m.

The high temperature Sunday will be near 52, and the low temperature will be around 37.

Rain is not in the forecast again until Thursday night.

On Monday, it is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 49 and a low around 35.

It is expected to be mostly sunny on Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs near 56. The low temperatures will be around 41 and 40, respectively.

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This story was originally published December 6, 2015 at 9:37 AM with the headline "Mostly sunny weather expected next week after light rain Sunday."