Mainly dry today, storms return to start weekend

An isolated downpour is possible, but most areas will stay dry this evening amid temperatures in the 70s, StormCenter 7 Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek said.

WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Best chance for storms Saturday
  • Cooler weather arrives Sunday
  • Warm-up early next week

Overnight, it will be mild and muggy with lows in the mid-60s.

Friday: The day will be warm and humid, with an isolated thunderstorm possible late in the day. Highs will reach the mid-80s.

Saturday: Highs will reach the low 80s, but scattered thunderstorms will develop late in the day and in the evening as a cold front approaches the area.

“A widespread severe outbreak is not expected, but a few storms could bring brief high wind gusts,” Wirdzek said. “The lightning threat will be the top concern since it is a weekend and many will be outside.”

Sunday: A few leftover showers are likely in the morning. It will be mostly cloudy, breezy, much cooler and less humid with highs in the upper 60s.

Monday: The workweek starts warmer with the return of a few thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid-70s.

Tuesday: With highs around 80 degrees, it will be warm and partly cloudy.