REGIONAL — Rain and storm coverage is set to ramp up significantly beginning tomorrow Friday and stay elevated through the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with Friday and Saturday currently looking like the highest coverage days of the entire stretch before the pattern transitions toward a more typical afternoon and evening storm setup on Sunday and Monday.
Forecasters are making clear this does not mean nonstop rain through the weekend, with dry time and pockets of sunshine still expected even on the highest coverage days Friday and Saturday.
Friday and Saturday Bring Widespread Storm Coverage as Highest Impact Days
Friday and Saturday stand out as the two most active and widespread storm days of the entire Memorial Day weekend stretch, with both days carrying a widespread storm coverage designation accompanied by active lightning and heavy rainfall potential across the region.
The widespread coverage on both Friday and Saturday means a large portion of the region will see storm activity on these two days, making them the most impactful weather days for anyone with outdoor Memorial Day weekend plans scheduled for the first half of the holiday stretch.
Despite the widespread coverage designation, forecasters emphasize that pockets of sunshine and dry time will still exist even on Friday and Saturday, meaning not every location will see continuous rain throughout the entire day on either of the two highest coverage days.
Sunday and Monday Transition to Mainly Afternoon and Evening Storm Pattern
As the weekend progresses into Sunday and Memorial Day Monday, the storm pattern transitions from widespread coverage to a more typical summertime afternoon and evening storm setup, with both days carrying a mainly PM storm designation.
Sunday and Monday will feature more sunshine during the morning and midday hours before afternoon heating triggers storm development during the evening period, giving outdoor activities a better window during the first half of each day compared to Friday and Saturday.
Today carries scattered storm coverage as the pattern begins its gradual ramp-up toward the more active Friday and Saturday widespread storm days ahead, signaling that the wet and active stretch is already underway heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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