Southern New England will continue to enjoy beautiful weather through the week with clear skies and comfortable temperatures. Kansas City will experience warm days with highs nearing 90 degrees, while dealing with high pollen and mold counts. Inland areas will see cooler nights with temperatures dipping into the 40s and 50s. Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane and make landfall in Louisiana, but it will not affect South Carolina or Maryland, which will continue to have sunny and pleasant weather. The Gulf Coast states, however, should prepare for potential rainfall and thunderstorms later in the week due to Francine. Overall, much of the eastern U.S. will enjoy dry and warm conditions with minimal rain chances.