Showers and a few thunderstorms return to the weather picture this weekend as disturbances aloft ripple across the area. The good news is that it won’t rain all the time and that whatever rain we will get will help with the ongoing severe drought.

Rain may begin overnight, with showers and maybe a few thunderstorms most likely rolling through during the day Saturday along with some breaks in the rain. Temperatures Saturday start in the low 60s, warming to the upper 70s in the afternoon. We’ll likely reach this peak temperature during one of those breaks in the rain. It won’t be terribly heavy rain — up to a quarter-inch is most probable — but any bit helps.

Sunday should be a little quieter during the day, though a stray shower or two can’t be totally ruled out. Temperatures will respond accordingly, warming into the low-to-mid-80s with some peeks of sun working in there, too. The better rain chances arrive later Sunday into Monday as a cold front approaches the area from the north and west. By the time we close out Monday, many spots may have received over an inch of rain. It’s a far cry from eliminating the drought, but hopefully will help to blunt it just a little bit.

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