A rainy and stormy Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, mostly sunny skies with a light breeze and temperature in the low 70s. Friday evening into Saturday morning, rain showers and a few scattered thunderstorms move in.  Average storm total rainfall is forecast to be 1 to 2 inches through Saturday morning, but locally higher amounts are possible, especially across SE Missouri. Sunday and Monday, storm chances look to be more widespread with some severe potential. If you have plans for Memorial Day weekend, be sure to stay updated with the latest forecast.

Friday morning, temperatures will be quite cooler, in the upper 40s and lower 50s for all of us.

Friday, expect below-average temperatures in the lower 70s, with mostly sunny skies and northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. A pleasant Friday to get out and enjoy.

Friday evening, some rain showers move into SE Missouri. Saturday morning, stronger storms look to stay south of our viewing area, but some scattered rain showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will be likely through Saturday afternoon.

Average storm total rainfall is forecast to be 1 to 2 inches through Saturday morning, but locally higher amounts are possible, especially across SE Missouri

There is a MARGINAL and a SLIGHT risk for excessive rainfall through Saturday. Some rain showers and storms could have heavy downpours, which could drop an inch or more of rain an hour. Flooding will be likely in parts of SE Missouri through this weekend. Remember, TURN AROUND AND DON’T DROWN.

Meteorologist Houston Hall