Type: Heavy Rain & Strong Winds
What: Localized flood potential
When: Friday and Saturday
Rain Amounts: 2.5″ to 3.5″ (localized heavier totals)
Wind: Variable 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH+ Saturday
Periods of moderate to heavy rain developed during the overnight and continue as we type this client brief this morning. Rain will continue for a good portion of today into tonight (locally heavy at times) before we likely go through a break in the rain early Saturday morning. That lull in the action won’t last long as rain is quickly expected to return by late morning and continue through the afternoon, into the early evening hours. What will already be a windy day today (30-40 MPH gusts) will only grow worse Saturday with some 50 MPH gusts a good bet.
As the surface low moves to our northeast, a cold front will sweep through the state Saturday evening and shut off the rain. Cooler air will move in to close the weekend.
Confidence: High
Next Update: Friday evening