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Friday PM Forecast: more rounds of showers and thunderstorms ahead
Posted 4:51 PM 5/8/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Storm Station continues to follow a weak and wobbling front that will cause multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms over Mother’s Day Weekend. Skies will clear with a drop in humidity for the next workweek.
Saturday: numerous showers and (More)
5/7/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: rounds of heavy rain target Friday drive, Mother's Day Weekend
Posted 4:46 PM 5/7/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Storm Station continues to follow a weak and wobbling front that will move between the coast and state line through the weekend. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will flare up along the front, possibly affecting outdoor plans for Mother’s Day Weekend.
Soaking (More)
5/6/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: showers and thunderstorms possible into the night, first of many rounds
Posted 10:01 PM 5/6/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
A cold front will bounce around the Gulf Coast late Wednesday through Saturday, leading to a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The position of the front will be critical—and to difficult to forecast—as to which locations receive showers and thunderstorms on which days.
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Tuesday PM Forecast: tracking the next impact, cold front with rain and thunderstorms
Posted 4:58 PM 5/5/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
With the return of warmth and humidity already underway, a stretch of unsettled weather is on the way. A cold front will bounce around the Gulf Coast late Wednesday through Saturday, leading to a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The position of the front will be critical—and to (More)
5/4/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Facing more heat and humidity as storms stage a return
Posted 4:59 PM 5/4/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The heat and humidity won’t be gatekept much longer. Both will be unleashed upon the Capital Area by midweek, setting the stage for the return of showers and thunderstorms ahead of Mother’s Day weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Another calm, mostly clear night (More)
5/3/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: A steady warmup ahead of returning rain and storms
Posted 11:01 PM 5/3/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
While the week will start chilly, a steady warmup will take over ahead of a midweek cold front. That system will deliver the next round of showers and storms, and it holds the key to the Mother’s Day weekend forecast.
Tonight & Tomorrow: With calm winds and (More)
5/2/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Sunshine dominates, a few chilly mornings ahead
Posted 5:42 PM 5/2/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The rainy and gloomy pattern is over, and in its place is lots of sunshine! Cooler air is also moving in, meaning the next few nights will be a bit chilly.
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5/1/2026
Friday PM Forecast: rain continues tonight before cold front pushes away
Posted 4:52 PM 5/1/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The threat of poor drainage flooding will continue through the evening as a stalled front near the coast serves as a track for thunderstorms to dump heavy rain over the same areas. The front will be shoved south early Saturday, leading to a stretch of dry and cool weather for early May.
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Thursday PM Forecast: additional rounds of rain through Friday, some could be heavy
Posted 10:47 PM 4/30/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Expect a very wet end to the workweek as a stalled front brings repeated rounds of heavy rain and a risk of flooding. Outdoor events will likely need a backup plan as it will be tough to find several consecutive dry hours. While we endure a soggy Friday, a beautiful and much cooler weekend is (More)
4/29/2026
UPDATE: scattered showers and thunderstorms to continue due to incoming cold front
Posted 8:09 PM 4/29/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
UPDATE - 9:05 p.m. Wednesday: The National Weather Service allowed the severe thunderstorm watch to expire. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into the night, especially north of the interstates before gradually tapering. While widespread issues are not expected, a (More)