Residents can expect seasonable temperatures and mainly sunny skies through Friday before a rain-bearing system moves into the region for the weekend, according to Lauren Stallone. After a cooler start Thursday under some early cloud cover, conditions improved as high pressure settled over the area, bringing sunshine and temperatures near seasonal norms. “We’re sitting under an area of high pressure with sunshine and clear skies, and temperatures are right where they should be for this time of year,” Satllone said. The pleasant weather is expected to continue into Friday, although cloud cover will gradually increase later in the day as a cold front approaches. Friday’s forecast calls for mainly sunny conditions and comfortable temperatures before the weather begins to change heading into the weekend. “Our next chance of precipitation will come later this weekend, bringing with it some heavy rainfall and a chance of thunderstorms,” Stallone said. The front is expected to move through Saturday, shifting winds and increasing the likelihood of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts could vary significantly across the region, with some areas receiving heavier downpours than others. “We’ll see a chance of thunderstorms for Saturday,” Stallone said. “Some areas across the region will see heavier rainfall than others and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, so plan ahead.” The unsettled weather is expected to continue into Sunday, with showers and the possibility of thunderstorms overnight Saturday and into Sunday. Forecasters say the weekend is shaping up to be a wet one and residents may want to consider indoor activities. Rain is also expected to linger into Monday before conditions gradually improve. The remainder of next week is forecast to feature a mix of sun and cloud, with temperatures remaining close to seasonal averages. “We’ll see the rain continue for Monday as that starts to clear for the rest of the week,” Stallone said. “Temperatures will remain comfortable and around average for this time of year.”
