Weather Briefing for Thursday, March 05, 2026
GENERAL FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
..TODAY.…Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
..TONIGHT.…Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
..FRIDAY.…Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..FRIDAY NIGHT.…A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..SATURDAY.…Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
..SATURDAY NIGHT.…Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..SUNDAY.…Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..SUNDAY NIGHT.…A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.
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Published at 6.00am on Thursday, March 05, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins