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Cloudy & cool today, heavy rain possible for Memorial Day Weekend

We're tracking wet weather for part of the weekend, but it's not an entire washout. Temperatures will be cooler than average for the next few days

Alex Calamia

May 21, 2026, 5:03 AM

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It's a mainly dry start to the day, but a few stray showers are expected midday so bring the umbrella before you head out for the morning. Temperatures will remain steady near 60-degrees today with a light wind from the east and northeast. Even cooler weather arrives for the weekend with rain likely, but there will be some dry time too. Here's what to expect the next few days:

Today: Cool & Cloudy

A stray shower is expected midday. High temperatures are near 60-degrees with a wind from the NE at 5-10 mph.

Tonight: Decreasing clouds

Mostly cloudy this evening with temperatures dropping to around 50-degrees by Friday morning.

Friday: Pleasant

A mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the mid-60s. Chilly Friday night with much of the state in the upper 40s.

Saturday: Rain chance increases

Overcast and chilly in the morning. Rain is expected in the afternoon and could be heavy overnight Saturday into Sunday. Highs near 60-degrees.

Sunday: Rain likely early, then less expected later in the day.

The storm timing could change, but as of right now, it appears the heaviest rain will be Sunday morning and showers will be less widespread in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-60s.

Memorial Day: Trending Dry

Mostly cloudy skies are expected with temperatures in the low 70s. A stray shower is possible.

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