Weather Briefing for Good Friday, April 03, 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.…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT.…Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..SATURDAY.…Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..SATURDAY NIGHT.…Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
..SUNDAY.…Cloudy with showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
..SUNDAY NIGHT.…Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Local and state-wide burn bans are in place until further notice.
Friday through Sunday will bring daily chances for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Widespread severe weather is not expected at this time.
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Published at 6.00am on Friday, April 03, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins