Midweek Forecast: Showers, thunderstorms, cooler temperatures ahead

Residents should prepare for a mix of wet weather and cooler temperatures as a series of weather changes move through the region this week.

Wednesday will bring showers and a possible thunderstorm, mainly before 3 p.m. with a high near 66°F. Winds will shift from east to west at 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances stand at 90%, making for a wet day across the area. By Wednesday night, conditions will turn mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 38°F, accompanied by northwest winds of 5 to 15 mph.

On Thursday, expect partly sunny skies with a high near 51°F and north winds of 10 to 15 mph. The evening will remain partly cloudy, with lows around 36°F.

Friday will see mostly sunny skies early, with a 40% chance of showers developing after noon and a high near 59°F. Rain chances increase overnight to 50%, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 50°F.

Saturday is forecasted to bring widespread showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with temperatures reaching a high of 73°F. Rain chances remain high at 90%. By Saturday night, precipitation chances drop to 30%, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 34°F.

Looking ahead, Sunday will see a return of sunny skies, though temperatures will be cooler, with a high near 49°F. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to around 29°F.

Residents are advised to stay weather-aware, especially on Wednesday and Saturday when thunderstorms are possible.