The Weekend Outlook: Partly cloudy weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms

Welcome to The Weekend Outlook!

This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming weekend forecast for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans. Whether you're organizing an outdoor adventure, a family gathering or simply curious about what to expect, we've got you covered.

The following forecast information was compiled from the National Weather Service .

Partly cloudy weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms

Expect a partly cloudy weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this week, according to the National Weather Service. The weekend highs will be in the mid 80s in the afternoons and reach average nighttime lows of 69°.

No A/C? Check out Hopewell's cooling shelters and Petersburg's comfort station . Both are open throughout the summer to help locals beat the heat. Water will be provided at both during operating hours. Learn more about tips to stay cool in the heat here .

Friday night Aug 16

Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers, mainly after 5 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday Aug 17

• High: 85° (3-4 p.m., feels like 86° due to humidity)
• Low: 68° (4-5 a.m., feels like 67° due to wind)
• Humidity: 82%
• UV Index: High of 6 (considered high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wind: Wind speeds will be 6 to 8 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday Aug 18

• High: 84° (3-4 p.m., feels like 86° due to humidity)
• Low: 70° (4-5 a.m., feels like 70°)
• Humidity: 87%
• UV Index: High of 6 (considered high), sun protection is recommended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wind: Wind speeds will be 4 to 8 mph, with gusts up to 19 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Check out The Weekly Update, published weekly on Monday morning, for our forecast review for the upcoming week in the Tri-Cities.

This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: The Weekend Outlook: Partly cloudy weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms