MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion County residents keeping an eye on the skies this holiday weekend should prepare for a mix of rain and potential thunderstorms as they make their plans. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cleveland, a warm front shifting through the region is keeping conditions unstable, making a mix of showers and humid breaks the defining pattern through the holiday.
The detailed weekend and Memorial Day outlook for Marion County includes:
The Forecast
Saturday: Breezy with Scattered Storms
Showers are highly likely throughout the day, with thunderstorms expected to pick up after mid-morning. It will be warm and breezy with a high reaching near 75 degrees. A steady southeast wind at 14 to 17 mph could bring gusts reaching up to 28 mph. The NWS lists the overall chance of precipitation at 90%.
Saturday Night: A Brief Overnight Reprieve
The threat of steady rain is expected to clear out early in the night, leaving just a slight chance of lingering showers before 2 a.m. The sky will remain mostly cloudy as temperatures drop to an overnight low of around 60 degrees. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to 20%.
Sunday: Partly Sunny with Afternoon Storm Risks
Sunday starts with a bit more brightness as skies shift to partly sunny, allowing temperatures to climb to a warmer high near 79 degrees. However, outdoor afternoon plans could be disrupted; the NWS projects a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m.
Sunday Night: Lingering Showers
The 50% chance of showers and scattered thunderstorms will carry over into the evening and overnight hours. Conditions will stay mostly cloudy with a mild low sitting around 62 degrees.
Memorial Day: Holiday Weather Outlook
Monday brings a persistent 40% chance of showers throughout the day. While conditions will be warm with a high near 79 degrees and mostly cloudy skies, those planning outdoor services or cookouts should remain flexible and keep an eye on local radar for any pop-up storm activity.