Rain and Storms On The Way, Some Strong Possible

SUMMARY: A frontal system brings in rain on Wednesday and into Thursday.  Several inches of rain are anticipated across the region.  There is the threat of a line of gusty storms Wednesday night and Thursday morning with a cold front.  Clear and chilly weather returns Friday and we likely see our first widespread frost Saturday morning.

TODAY: A mostly cloudy sky is expected but a few more breaks in the cloud deck are certainly possible.  We’re going to forecast highs into the upper 60s but a little sunshine would push areas into the low 70s.  Look for northeast winds 2-8 mph.

TONIGHT: Areas of showers develop as warmer air surges back from the Gulf. Lows will be in the 60s.

WEDNESDAY: Periods of rain and storms are expected but it will be a mild day with highs in the 70s. Some locally heavy rain is possible.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT-THURSDAY MORNING: Showers and storms will continue. There may be a line of strong storms with gusty winds late in the night or early Thursday morning.  The main severe threat will be isolated damaging wind gusts; the tornado threat appears to be on the low end of the spectrum at this time.  Temperatures will remain mild during the night with lows around 70.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING: Rain showers will gradually end from west to east but it’s too early to tell if they’ll all be gone by trick-or-treating time.  Temperatures may only be in the 40s by early evening with breezy conditions.  Those little ghosts and goblins will need to bundle up!

THURSDAY NIGHT: Clearing skies with much cooler lows in the 30s.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY: Sunny skies will be the rule. Cool highs in the 50s are likely with overnight lows dipping into the mid to low 30s.  A widespread frost threat is likely, if not a freeze.  You’ll want to plan on covering tender vegetation once again.

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