41.   Sunny skies were expected in the Southwest.

42.   Sunny skies were expected in much of the Midwest and the South.

43.   Sunny skies were expected on the weekend.

44.   Sunny skies were expected over the weekend.

45.   The rain stopped Sunday and clear skies were expected today, but rivers have yet to recede.

46.   The Southeast was expecting sunny skies.

47.   Therefore ample blue skies are expected this afternoon with any showers being brief and light.

48.   Thus, at least partly sunny skies should be expected for Friday.