The Tri-State is in for a very unsettled stretch of weather as several waves of low pressure ride through the Ohio Valley, pulling deep Gulf moisture right into the region. Rain will continue spreading north through tonight. A FLOOD WATCH is out for the Tri-State.
A few embedded thunderstorms are possible, too, mainly farther south, but the bigger concern will be locally heavy rainfall rather than severe weather. Some neighborhoods could easily pick up over an inch of rain, with isolated spots seeing considerably more where heavier bands set up. Because soils are already fairly wet in many areas, localized flooding and ponding on roads may develop through the overnight hours.
As we move into Saturday, a warm front lifts north of the Tri-State, and the widespread soaking rain will taper off. That said, the atmosphere stays humid and unstable enough for additional scattered showers and thunderstorms to bubble up during the afternoon. Severe weather potential remains low, but a few downpours are still possible. Temperatures will turn noticeably warmer, climbing into the upper 70s after morning readings in the low 60s.
The unsettled pattern sticks around through the rest of the holiday weekend. Sunday brings another chance for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms as warmer air builds into the region, with highs reaching the lower 80s. Memorial Day itself doesn’t look like a washout, but scattered showers and storms could redevelop during the afternoon. Keep the rain gear handy and stay weather aware if you have outdoor plans.
OVERNIGHT
Rain, heavy at times
Isolated storms
Overcast
Low: 65
SATURDAY
Spotty showers
Isolated storms
High: 76
SATURDAY NIGHT
Isolated showers and storms
Mostly cloudy
Low: 60
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy
Scattered afternoon storms
High: 80
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