Off-and-on rain and storms this weekend

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – An unsettled stretch of weather lies ahead. Pockets of heavy rain remain likely Saturday & Sunday.

SATURDAY: Scattered showers through the day, with heavier rain and a few storms developing later in the afternoon. These will likely last into the evening hours as well. Localized flooding could occur, especially in any areas seeing heavy rain Friday. Highs will hold in the 80s thanks to increased cloud cover and rain chances.

SUNDAY: High temperatures will stay in the upper 80s once again. It won’t be raining all day, but occasional showers and storms are expected with localized flooding possible. High near 88°. Chance of rain: 60%.

MONDAY: Rain chances decrease somewhat, but scattered showers and storms are still expected. Not everyone will get rain, and coverage will be less than previous days. Highs once again in the upper 80s – near 88°. Chance of rain: 40%.

LOOKING AHEAD: High temperatures will stay in the upper 80s to near 90° through mid next week. Rain chances decrease somewhat, but could increase later in the week and into next weekend. We’ll keep an eye on it. In the meantime, stay dry and plan your outdoor activities accordingly!