Today: I expect much quieter conditions with a developing downslope westerly wind off the mountains to dry the air out and inhibit thunderstorm development through the afternoon. The exception to this would be the mountains and western foothills where a renegade shower or thunderstorm may pop up heading into the evening. Naturally, any shower or storm developing off the high ridges could drift into the foothills or western piedmont but in general, I'm not as concerned about severe weather this evening for a chunk of our area. Highs will be warm! Look for 82 to 86 degrees.
Tonight: A fast moving upper air impulse will bring a risk for a shower or thunderstorm to all areas as it passes by. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday: Partly sunny for the afternoon and warm. Highs 78 - 83.
Mother's Day Sunday :) I expect a rapid increase in clouds Saturday night with areas of rain breaking out well after midnight. A few embedded thunderstorms would be possible too. This early arriving rain may end up rain-cooling a puddle of air against the mountains ( wedge ) and keep severe weather under control for the day Sunday. However, I still cannot rule out the severe weather risk as this is a potent cold front which may overcome the cool wedge to generate a few heavy squalls late in the day as it passes through. High temperatures on Sunday will range from 66 - 73 with areas near I-40 standing the best chance to stay in the 60s.
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