Sun & clouds for your Friday is followed by sct. storms this weekend

Friday starts with a decent morning with temps in the upper 50s, low 60s. A building southeast breeze will only assist with temps getting into the low to middle 80s by Friday afternoon. While the morning will be dry, the prime heating of the afternoon will ignite the chance for a rogue stray shower, but we should enjoy plenty of dry time.

Friday evening contends with the chance for a early evening sprinkle but nothing to cancel evening plans for. Partly cloudy skies will stick around tonight though southeast winds will increase, getting to be a little breezy with wind gusts in excess of 20 mph. This warm, southern wind will help to keep our overnight lows in the middle to upper 60s.

Saturday morning won’t be that bad as clouds build in from the west. By the afternoon, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible as a cold front gets closer. A few storms could be strong to severe, with gusty winds and locally heavy downpours possible. Our front will cross during the overnight with more chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms possible.

Sunday will start with showers and even a rumble of thunder a good bet as our cold front crosses. We could see a few lingering showers into the early afternoon, but most should start to see some clearing take place through the morning to dinnertime. Temps will be slightly cooler in the low 80s as any lingering rain wraps up overnight.

Monday morning starts with temps in the 60s and with enough breaks in the clouds, some patchy fog is possible. A few clouds in the morning will diminish to a sunny afternoon as another high pressure system moves into our north. Temps are expected to stay on the cooler side as they only get into the upper 70s.

Tuesday will be a fantastic day as high pressure once again dominates the forecast. We could see some patchy fog across our river valleys in the morning with clear skies around. That fog won’t last long as a clear morning gives way to a sunny afternoon as temps push into the middle 80s.

Wednesday should start with another decent morning in the 60s. As we develop a southerly breeze, our crisp morning will turn into the toasty and muggy afternoon with temps pushing into the middle to upper 80s. Can’t rule out an afternoon shower or thunderstorm, though chances look to be hit or miss at this point.

4th of July starts with a fairly calm morning though we could see some patchy fog from any places that saw some showers on Wednesday. Independence Day will definitely see its fair share of dry time so it will be perfect for busting out the fireworks and outdoor grills. Just be in mind that with humidity levels rising and temps in the 80s, we could see a few isolated showers and thunderstorms.

In your extended forecast, our “summertime” weather returns with temps pushing near 90 into next weekend. The heat and humidity will be enough to at least keep a bottle of water around and even an umbrella with the chance for showers and storms through Sunday. Nothing widespread, but a good reminder that summertime storms are back!

FRIDAY
Sun and clouds. Afternoon chance for stray shower. Highs in the middle 80s.
SATURDAY
Scattered showers/thunderstorms. A few strong storms possible. Highs in the middle 80s.
SUNDAY
Showers/storms early. Slow clearing throughout the day. Highs in the low 80s.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny skies. A dry afternoon. Warmer. Highs in the middle 80s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny skies. Chance for a stray PM shower. Highs in the upper 80s.
4TH OF JULY
Partly sunny. Chance for isolated showers. Highs in the upper 80s.
FRIDAY
Staying warm. The chance for isolated showers continues. Highs in the upper 80s.
SATURDAY
Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. Overnight clearing. Highs in the upper 80s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny skies. Staying ‘summerlike’. Highs in the middle 80s.

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