Storms in forecast for Saturday

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Saturday’s forecast includes a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

The temperature was 71 at 9 a.m. Friday, and is expected to reach a high of 83 today.

Storms are possible after 4 a.m. Saturday, and remain in the forecast through Saturday night.

The best chances for storms will be Saturday evening into the night as a cold front moves through the area, the weather service said.

Strong to an occasional severe storm will be possible, with the main threat of strong wind gusts, according to the weather service.

Dry conditions will return by Sunday afternoon as high pressure again builds into the region, the weather service said. Sunday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 76.