Weekend Weather Forecast for Alexandria

The weekend is finally here — be sure to get outside and have some fun.

Here’s a look at the weather forecast for the area, from the National Weather Service:

• Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 mph...becoming south in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

PHOTO: Great Waves water park in Alexandria