Weather: Warm and warmer

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Celebrate your independence from gloom and gray.

The National Weather Service says skies will be sunny, and temperatures should reach 77 degrees Tuesday.

And the best is yet to come, according to the forecast. Temperatures will rise through the week to 86 degrees on Friday. And Saturday ought to be sunny and warm, too, making it perfect for watching fireworks.