Key Highlights

• Expect high pressure to dominate the region on Friday through Saturday afternoon. Dry and cooler conditions will persist along with light winds during this timeframe.

• On Saturday evening, a weak cold front will pass through the region along with some minor moisture from the Gulf that will provide some weak scattered showers and thunderstorms that will last through Sunday morning.

• A strengthening cold front from the northwest will make its way into the region on Sunday afternoon and evening. This setup will increase storm chances with locally heavier rain at times during this period. 1-3 inches of rain is expected

• Winds will increase from the east from Saturday night through Sunday night with gusts up to 25 mph.

First Half of the Weekend

On Friday, expect high pressure to remain situated over the region that will begin to strengthen over time and will remain though Saturday afternoon. Cooler and drier conditions are expected on Friday as sunny daytime skies and clear nights will be prevalent. Light winds will persist from Friday through Saturday afternoon. They will start from the north on Friday keeping the conditions cool, then shift to the east from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. Drier and cooler will still be the pattern on Saturday with mostly cloudy skies. Conditions will feel more humid on Saturday as moisture begins to build in from the Gulf.

Latter Half of the Weekend

On Saturday evening, expect a strengthening cold front to enter the region that will provide a mix of showers and thunderstorms on the light side due to the lack of sufficient moisture associated with the developing cold front. Winds will be from the east from Saturday evening through Sunday evening with gusts up to 25 mph along with mostly cloudy skies.

All throughout Sunday, expect the cold front to continue to strengthen along with onshore Gulf flow that will provide sufficient moisture and increased winds from the east that will allow for scattered showers and thunderstorms to occur with locally heavy rain possible at times. There could be ponding of water on roadways and possible minor street flooding, especially near the coast. A widespread 1-3 inches of rain is expected.

An umbrella or a jacket may come in handy during the second half of the weekend. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.

Have a safe and great weekend everyone!