NORFOLK, Va. — Our next low-pressure system will bring chances for showers and possibly a few thunderstorms this weekend.
The first wave of showers will move through early Saturday. There will likely be some breaks from late morning into the afternoon, but the rain should pick up again later Saturday afternoon and evening. The afternoon and evening also is the time with the best opportunity for lightning and thunder.
A storm or two may become strong to severe on Saturday, especially in northeast North Carolina. So, there's a level 1 (isolated) risk for severe thunderstorms for the southern parts of the viewing area. Any strong or severe storms could produce damaging wind gusts or hail.
Showers will continue into Sunday morning, but there is not an organized severe weather risk then. Some of the showers between Saturday and Sunday could produce heavy downpours. The rain should taper off by Sunday evening.
Overall, expect to pick up about half an inch to two inches of rain through the weekend.
An isolated morning shower is possible for northeast North Carolina on Monday, but skies will begin to clear out throughout the day.
We'll dry out and warm up during the middle of next week. Highs are expected to climb to the middle 80s by Wednesday.
Allergy Report
With substantial rain during the weekend, pollen levels will be low across the board on Saturday.
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