It's Thursday, the Eagles are back for their preseason opener and we'll have sunny weather in the Philadelphia area — the only way this day could get better is if it were Friday.

Thanks to high pressure sliding in from the northwest, more sunshine is breaking through on Thursday, though it should still be pretty comfortable for an August day. High temperatures will be in the low 80s and humidity won't be too high.

Expect a temperature around 78 for Eagles kickoff, dropping to the low 70s by the end of the game. It's perfect tailgating weather.

We do have a high risk of rip currents at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches as well. Use caution and follow these tips to stay safe.

Rain chances will be limited, with maybe a seabreeze shower that pops up well inland as cool air lifts into higher elevations. Most areas should be rain-free.  

As far as Canadian wildfire smoke, that should be dissipating overhead today. Combine that with our lack of cloud cover, you can expect clearer skies on your Thursday.

This weekend looks sunny and warm, with highs in the mid- to upper-80s.

All in all, it's a refreshing midweek break from the July heat, and a calm, gradual warm-up into the weekend.

With no major storm systems in the forecast, it's a good time to enjoy the milder air while it lasts, before we heat back into the 90s starting early next week.  

Here's your 7-day forecast:

Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 83, Low 67.

Friday: Mostly sunny. High 83, Low 64.  

Saturday: Sunny. High 86, Low 62.

Sunday: Sunny. High 89, Low 63.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High 91, Low 67.

Tuesday: Sunny, hot. High 93, Low 70.

Wednesday: Stray shower. High 91, Low 75.

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