MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) – Marion County residents can expect a wet Saturday with showers and possible thunderstorms, followed by partly sunny conditions and a chance of additional showers and thunderstorms Sunday.

According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will bring showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4 p.m., followed by a chance of additional showers and thunderstorms. The high is expected to reach about 80 degrees, with a south wind around 9 mph and a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts of 0.10 to 0.25 inches are expected, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Marion County forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation 90%.

Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation 30%.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30%.

Sunday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers through 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation 20%.

Tips

Keep rain gear available Saturday and use caution during thunderstorms. Those planning outdoor activities Sunday should monitor changing conditions, particularly during the afternoon, when the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases.