After a gray morning with a few sprinkles and pockets of drizzle, a passing disturbance could spark up scattered storms by Thursday afternoon and evening. Minus a lingering storm on Friday, a drier stretch of weather takes over in the days ahead as temperatures quickly heat up. Here’s the latest:
KEY POINTS
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Scattered rain & a few storms will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening
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A few storms could be strong/severe, with hail and strong winds being the main concerns to monitor
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A lingering, stray storm possible Friday
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Turning dry and hot this weekend and next week — highs in the upper 90s by Saturday
THURSDAY, MAY 16
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A few showers develop by lunchtime, followed by a scattered storm chance in the afternoon and evening
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Should a storm develop, it could become strong/severe, capable of hail and strong winds
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Not everyone sees a storm, but something to watch!
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Highs in the mid-80s
FRIDAY, MAY 17
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An isolated, lingering storm possible Friday, with some clearing during the afternoon
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Highs in the upper 80s/near 90 degrees
THIS WEEKEND (MAY 18-MAY 19)
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A high pressure system approaches, allowing highs to quickly warm up as rain chances come down
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Upper 90s expected this weekend and even into next week
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Factor in the humidity, and heat indices could climb into the triple digits at times (especially next week) 🥵