(WBRZ News 2 Meteorologist Josh Eachus) Quiet weather will continue through Thursday. Though rain can’t be ruled out on Friday, widespread action will hold off until Saturday.
THE FORECAST
Today and Tonight: Another day, another morning with clouds and another afternoon with sunshine and warmth. Look for high temperatures to reach 84 degrees with southwest winds of 5-10mph. As the local baseball teams showdown at sundown, Alex Box Stadium fans will find temperatures falling through the 70s beneath clear skies. Overnight will be clear early and some fog late with lows near 62 degrees.
Up Next: Mostly sunny skies are anticipated on Thursday with high temperatures reaching the low 80s. Friday Morning will be a little bit milder to start with temperatures in the mid 60s. Afternoon readings are still expected to reach the low 80s despite increasing cloud cover. A shower cannot be ruled out however, long lasting and widespread activity is not anticipated. A stronger storm system will move into the region on Saturday with most of the area receiving showers and thunderstorms. At this time, the Storm Prediction Center continues to highlight the Central Gulf Coast as having a potential for severe storms. An early outlook would call damaging wind the main threat with action most likely before noon. Details will become clearer as we get closer—but keep an eye on this time period if you have outdoor plans Saturday.