Residents of the Alexandria / Pineville area can expect varied weather conditions over the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Friday:
The day will start with widespread haze and patchy fog, clearing up by noon to reveal sunny skies. Temperatures will reach a high near 86°F (30°C), accompanied by a north wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night:
Conditions will be partly cloudy with a low around 62°F (17°C). A northeast wind of 5 to 10 mph is expected.
Saturday:
Saturday promises mostly sunny skies with a high near 82°F (28°C). A gentle northeast wind of 5 to 10 mph will prevail.
Saturday Night:
The night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 63°F (17°C). Expect a northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday:
Clouds will gather on Sunday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The high will be near 78°F (25°C), with an east wind of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night:
Showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially between 1am and 4am, with heavy rainfall possible. Temperatures will remain around 65°F (18°C), with a southeast wind around 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday:
Expect showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day, with a high near 84°F (29°C). A southeast wind of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph, is expected. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night:
There’s a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 64°F (18°C). A southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph, will prevail.
Looking Ahead:
Tuesday will bring a slight chance of showers in the morning, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 85°F (29°C). Wednesday and Wednesday night will see a 20 percent and 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, respectively, with highs near 85°F (29°C) and lows around 67°F (19°C). Thursday will continue the trend with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and partly sunny skies, with a high near 83°F (28°C).
Residents are advised to stay updated on the weather forecast and take necessary precautions, especially during periods of potential thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
Source: National Weather Service
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