WHAT'S NEW: The timing of the arrival of our next storm system has moved up a little, with rain and wind likely to impact the THU PM rush. The storm will pull away by Friday late AM.
WHAT'S NEXT: The MLK Jr. Day Holiday weekend will trend dry with a mix of sun and clouds and temps running a little above average.
Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Addison Green says rain and wind move in for the Thursday afternoon rush and will last into Friday morning.
FORECAST:
OVERNIGHT: Increasing cloud cover with a slight chance of isolated showers by daybreak on Thursday. Temps trend milder than average. Lows: mid 30s.
THURSDAY: WEATHER TO WATCH (PM) – Cloudy throughout the day with scattered showers becoming more numerous by the evening rush. There is a chance for isolated thunderstorms heading into the overnight hours as temps slowly rise along with breezy winds that could gust close to 40 mph. Visibility will also be lowered from the influx of moisture combined with the rain falling down. Highs: low to mid 50s. Lows: upper 40s to low 50s.
FRIDAY: WEATHER TO WATCH (EARLY AM) – Moderate to heavy rain in the morning, with breezy to gusty winds. Showers fade by the late morning hours, with skies gradually clearing out midday and breezy winds linger into the afternoon hours. Highs: mid 50s (occurs early on in the day). Lows: low to mid 30s.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with breezy winds and a drier feeling in the air. Highs: upper 30s to low 40s. Lows: upper 20s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny with seasonal temps. There will be some breezy northeast winds from time to time. Highs: upper 30s to low 40s. Lows: mid to upper 20s.
MONDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY – A mi of sun and clouds and pleasant. Highs: low 40s. Lows: low to mid 30s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with a chance for showers in the afternoon hours. Highs: mid to upper 40s. Lows: upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY: *Pick of the week* Mostly sunny and mild. Highs: upper 40s. Lows: upper 30s to low 40s.
THURSDAY: Above average temps with a chance of showers. Highs: upper 40s to low 50s. Lows: upper 30s to mid 40s.
FRIDAY: A mix of sun and clouds along with drier, northwest winds. Highs: upper 40s to low 50s. Lows: mid 30s.