Residents across Kentucky, Southeast Texas, and Mississippi should prepare for warmer and wetter weather this weekend, as temperatures rise alongside increased chances of rain. The upcoming forecast suggests high temperatures reaching the mid-70s and nighttime lows holding steady above freezing due to southerly winds bringing moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.
According to FOX 56 News, temperatures are set to drop to the low 30s on Friday night, with cloud cover gradually increasing as the weekend approaches. Saturday is predicted to start off dry for most of the day, leading to scattered showers moving in late and becoming more pronounced overnight. This front signifies the beginning of several wet days expected throughout next week, with meteorologists forecasting anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rain across various regions.
The weather will warm dramatically, with Saturday highs pushing up to the middle 60s to low 70s. Wind patterns shifting southeast are central to this change, replacing the colder northerly winds from earlier this month. "Temperatures Saturday... mid-70s..." predicted local Southeast Texas meteorologists, signaling more pleasant conditions after unseasonably chilly temperatures.
Friday is expected to showcase only slight drizzle, but the real rain will commence on Saturday. The forecast notes, "If you’ve got outdoor plans, particularly for Saturday, be prepared for indoor alternatives," emphasizing the need for rain gear this weekend.
Further south, forecasts for Southeast Texas reflect similarly erratic weather. While Friday morning saw low temperatures hovering around the low 50s, Friday afternoon is expected to see highs approaching the mid to upper 60s. Although overcast skies will prevail, the day may remain largely rain-free until early Saturday morning, when rain chances will spike significantly.
On Saturday, residents can expect scattered thunderstorms throughout the day, particularly before noon. Rain is anticipated to fall most heavily north of Interstate 10 as the weekend progresses. "Heavy clouds and scattered rain will be likely throughout the end of the weekend as well. And do not put away the rain gear just yet!" warned meteorologists at WCBI.
By Sunday, the weather is predicted to calm somewhat, with cloudy skies remaining but less rain expected. Nonetheless, light showers will still be possible throughout the day. Subsequent forecasts detail the potential for even more rain to hit early next week as multiple low-pressure systems funnel moisture back across these regions.
Looking toward next week, meteorologists are forecasting additional storms and rainfall, particularly for Monday night and Tuesday morning. Once the weekend's rain subsides, attention will shift to the next system approaching late Monday night, pushing another wave of showers through the area. "Heaviest rainfall... likely to be north of Interstate 10," local meteorologists reported.
Overall, with average temperatures trending warmer, and multiple rounds of precipitation on the horizon, it’s clear the weather over the next several days will remain dynamic. "With clouds and rain... overnight lows will be fairly mild," said WCBI forecasters, solidifying the trend toward warmer night temperatures alongside the showery conditions.
So, as the week wraps up, locals should brace for this warmer, wetter pattern and ready their umbrellas for what's sure to be several days of cozy indoor weather.
