A few scattered showers are possible today, but should not produce much rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.
Cold core funnels are possible today in parts of the region during the afternoon hours, the weather service said.
Quieter conditions will prevail Friday and Saturday, then thunderstorm chances begin Sunday night and continue through early Monday, according to the weather service. Strong to severe storms are not expected Sunday and Monday.
Cold core (or “cold air”) funnels may develop this afternoon due to unstable conditions and preexisting rotation through the depth of the atmosphere, the weather service said. These funnels very rarely form into very weak tornadoes, but can extend well over halfway to the surface.
Today’s high will be near 67, according to the weather service. There will be a northwest wind of 8 to 13 mph and the chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tonight, the low will be around 50.
Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 70, according to the weather service, and a north wind of 6 to 8 mph. Friday night, the low will be around 50 with a light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Saturday, expect sunny skies and a high near 77, the weather service said. There will be a south wind of 5 to 13 mph. Saturday night, the low will be around 60.
Sunday, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., according to the weather service. The high will be near 78.
Sunday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 59, the weather service said.
