MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) – Marion County residents can expect a mostly dry and warm weekend, with sunny conditions Saturday before a chance of showers and thunderstorms returns Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid-80s during the weekend, with increasing humidity possible as storm chances develop.

According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 82 degrees. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Sunday, mainly after 2 p.m., with a high near 87 degrees and a 30% chance of precipitation. Sunday night could bring additional shower and thunderstorm chances, with a low around 68 degrees.

Marion forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. Light and variable winds.

Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65 degrees.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 87 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tips:

  • Stay hydrated during outdoor activities as temperatures rise into the mid-80s.
  • Keep an eye on updated forecasts Sunday afternoon in case thunderstorms develop.
  • If thunderstorms occur, move indoors when thunder is heard and avoid open areas until storms pass.