The rain from overnight has moved out – for the most part – with clearing skies as we move through the day. It will be a bit breezy, though.
Then things look good through the weekend.
The next chance for storms shows up on Wednesday of next week. The Storm Prediction Center has already outlined parts of the region with a Slight Risk for severe weather. That is a “2” on the 1-to-5 scale where “5” is the highest risk for the most significant severe weather.
If this holds, it would likely mean a Marginal Risk for severe weather across much of our area. That is a “1” on the same 1-to-5 scale. The main concerns would be brief heavy rain, lightning, gusty wind, small hail and the chance for a brief and weak tornado.
Not much to worry about at this point, but I will continue to monitor things and Noah will have a look at it over the weekend, too.
REGIONAL DAY TO DAY FORECAST
Friday: Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday Night: Clear. Much cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Sunday Night: Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler with lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
