Warm weather continues this weekend, with a break in the rain coming Saturday as we’ll sit in-between storm systems. Highs on Saturday peak in the mid-80s after starting in the low 60s, several degrees above normal for mid-April. If you’re headed to High Water, make sure you’re applying sunscreen as the UV index will peak around 9, in the Very High category.

A cold front will approach the area Sunday, bringing with it the risk for some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Guidance is still somewhat mixed on the exact onset of these storms, but expect the best chance for a few thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening. There is a small risk for a storm or two to produce damaging straight-line winds and some hail. Remember, though: Lightning makes every thunderstorm dangerous. When thunder roars, go indoors! Outside of storms, expect highs to once again top out in the mid-80s.

The front passes by late Sunday/early Monday, and the cooler and drier airmass behind it will bring us a pretty brilliant stretch of weather for the beginning of the work week. But let’s not think about the new work week yet if we can help it. 🙂