Oct. 3. Autumn is in full swing. The tides will turn (at least in the short term) for the 1-3 Panthers or the 1-3 Dolphins on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, let’s hope it’s for the former. Get out and enjoy the weather this weekend.

Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Tonight partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light north northeast wind.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Saturday night mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Sunday night mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Next week: Highs in the 70s and lows in the 60s. Slight chance of showers later in the week.

The forecast is courtesy of the National Weather Service.