Partly cloudy weather is expected to dominate the southern half of the country amidst mist and fog patches along the coastline, forest and mountainous areas this morning. Advancing into the afternoon, fair and sunny conditions will prevail across most of the country. Rain bearing clouds are anticipated to form and produce thunderstorms or rain over areas along the coastline and middle sectors from late afternoon into the evening hours. However, the northern sector will continue to experience fairly dry and slightly hazy conditions throughout the forecast duration.