Issued: 8pm on Sunday, May 3rd 2026
Technical Forecast Discussion
Key Messages:
- Temperatures will begin to warm before dropping again Wednesday with temperatures sitting in the upper-50s and low-to-mid 60s for the 2nd half of the week.
- Chances for rain will return Monday night and last until Thursday, so expect a rainy week ahead!
Short-Term Forecast (Sunday 05/03/2026 through Wednesday 05/06/2026):
A weak shortwave within the low level jet will enter our region, prompting cloudy skies and a chance for rain Monday night and Tuesday. Chances of rain will increase Tuesday evening/night as a cold front will begin to enter our region and pass through throughout the day on Wednesday. Temperatures will slowly increase into the 70s again before this front sweeps through our region.
Long-Term Forecast (Thursday 05/07/2026 through Sunday 05/10/2026):
As the cold front exits, temperatures will drop into the upper-50s on Thursday, also keep an eye on temperatures overnight Thursday as early forecasts are calling for a low in the 30s. We will begin to warm up again starting on Friday and be in the 70s again by Sunday. Cloud cover will begin to decrease Thursday night allowing for some sunshine to end the week on Friday, as well as sunny conditions for the weekend.
