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Monday PM Forecast: ramping into a stormy pattern

Posted 5:14 PM 5/18/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

An active weather pattern will lock into place over the Gulf Coast, bringing frequent rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms through the Memorial Day Weekend. Both street and poor drainage flooding could become problems due to repeated rounds of rain.  

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Sunday PM Forecast: Stormy stretch ahead, lasting into Memorial Day Weekend

Posted 5:09 PM 5/17/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The classic summer pattern has returned, bringing thick humidity and pop-up thunderstorms. These storms will become increasingly frequent as the week wears on, setting up a stormy stretch of weather right into Memorial Day Weekend.

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5/16/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Increasing humidity levels lead to the return of storms

Posted 5:47 PM 5/16/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

A rapid rise in humidity levels is expected into Sunday, causing the air to have a "sticky" feel to it. This increase in moisture will lead to pop-up showers and storms in the afternoon and evening.

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5/15/2026

Friday PM Forecast: flipping the summer switch on this weekend

Posted 4:02 PM 5/15/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Enjoy a beautiful, rain-free Saturday across the Capital Area before humid air returns and triggers daily rounds of afternoon showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday. It will feel a lot like our typical summer pattern, especially with lows staying in the 70s.

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5/14/2026

Thursday PM Forecast: The comfort clock is ticking, steamy feel returning soon

Posted 5:10 PM 5/14/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Only sunglasses and sunscreen are the essentials through Saturday, as warm and dry conditions persist. Consider adding an umbrella by Sunday, however, as returning humidity drives rain chances up.

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5/13/2026

Wednesday PM Forecast: few quiet days before a summer weather preview

Posted 4:39 PM 5/13/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A surface high pressure system will serve as a shield from active weather and even thick cloud cover through Thursday. The air will be relatively dry as well, and so it will not feel too uncomfortable out there just yet, but that will change in a few days.

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5/12/2026

Tuesday PM Forecast: time to dry up the mud

Posted 4:54 PM 5/12/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The soggy stretch is officially in the rearview mirror as a much drier and warmer pattern moves into the Capital Area. We will see plenty of sunshine and climbing temperatures through the weekend, with only a few small chances for a stray shower by early next week.

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5/11/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Rain on its way out, drier days ahead

Posted 4:51 PM 5/11/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Heavy rain and storms will soon catch a one-way ticket out of the Capital Area. This wet weather will clear by midweek, allowing a much quieter, stable pattern to take hold.

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5/10/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: One final push of rain and storms before ditching the umbrella

Posted 9:35 PM 5/10/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

After a pleasant Mother’s Day, one final round of thunderstorms will sweep through on Monday. Once those clear out, a much quieter weather pattern will take hold.

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5/9/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Storms stay in the picture through early next week

Posted 5:45 PM 5/9/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Although no more washouts are expected, storms will stay in the forecast into early next week. Tuesday and beyond, we move into a much drier weather pattern.

 

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