We will turn warmer this Mother’s Day weekend as high pressure continues to slip offshore and some ridging builds in aloft. Saturday looks to be the pick day of the weekend, with the day starting in the mid-60s and highs topping out in the mid-80s in the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible Saturday afternoon, but many of us should stay dry.

Afternoon thunderstorm chances tick up for Sunday as a front approaches the area. Highs top out in the mid-to-upper 80s after another start in the mid-60s. Depending on when storms can get going, a few 90° readings wouldn’t be out of the question, particularly further inland. No organized severe weather is expected, but a storm with a few strong wind gusts can’t be totally discounted especially where boundaries interact. Storm motions could bring activity toward the coast, too, so be alert to changing weather if your Mother’s Day plans include the beaches.