We’ll continue this benign stretch of weather for the rest of the work week, but as we head into the weekend, we’ll need to keep an eye on a storm system that could bring another round of rain and thunderstorms for Sunday.

But first, if you liked Tuesday but wished it was a little warmer, then I think Wednesday will be quite to your liking: we start the day in the mid-40s once again but will warm to near 80° in the afternoon under full sunshine as high pressure slips offshore, setting up some warm return flow from the south and southwest which might be a little gusty at times. Dewpoints will remain in the 40s, though, so it’ll feel comfortable outside.

A trough of low pressure aloft moves by on Thursday, bringing an uptick in cloud cover. A dearth of moisture, though, keeps rain chances at bay. Temperatures don’t get quite as warm, but will still hit the mid-70s in the afternoon as winds remain out of the southwest. The trough clears the area for Friday, and partly cloudy skies will ensue with highs once again peaking in the mid-70s.

Weekend outlook: Next storm chances Sunday

As we head into the weekend, we’ll be watching a storm system to the west that should kick off a multi-day severe weather episode across much of the South. Saturday will remain quiet, but increasingly cloudy, while the risk for showers and thunderstorms increases ahead of the approaching front on Sunday. Sunday could be a breezy day, and if enough instability can be realized, a few strong to severe thunderstorms won’t be out of the realm of possibility. We do still need the rain, but it’d be great if the severe stuff could hold off. Right now, the forecast generally highlights Sunday afternoon through early Monday for the best rain chances. It’s nothing to react strongly to at this point, but stay tuned as the forecast will undoubtedly undergo refinement as more data comes in.

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