FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS:

• Most of us will stay dry today

• Tomorrow the chance of rain increases

• From Labor Day through mid-week there is a decent chance of downpours

PREDICTION:

Good morning! You’re almost there! Labor Day weekend is right around the corner and for those of you with outdoor plans, you want to know: will it rain? The chances of rain are increasing each day (20% today, 30% Saturday, 40% Sunday, and 40% Monday). The good news is that doesn’t mean it’s going to rain all day, every day. The pattern calls for more of a splash ‘n’ dash, hit-or-miss type of activity. That means there will be times when the sun will be out and it will be hot and humid. Other times, you might avoid heavy rain. That’s the kind of pattern you can expect not only this weekend, but also through Labor Day and most of next week.

Meanwhile, temperatures will peak in the mid-90s today, with heat index values ​​near 100°. As clouds move in and rain chances increase, high temperatures should decline. Expect highs in the high 80s and low 90s for much of next week.

How much rain could you see? That’s a tough question to answer, as totals will vary and depend entirely on where random downpours decide to settle each day. Heavier downpours could quickly drop 2-3″. But overall, the area should see an average of 1-2″ of rain over the next week or so, with isolated higher amounts.

Wishing you a happy and safe weekend! — Justin