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Forecasters Split on Friday–Saturday Storm Risk as Heat Builds Next Week

Local forecasts diverge on late-week thunderstorm chances.

Overview

  • KTSM projects isolated, hit-or-miss storms tonight with brief heavy rain and gusts possible.
  • WJHL calls for partly cloudy overnight conditions with patchy fog and lows near the mid-50s.
  • KTSM highlights widely scattered storms Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, with some storms potentially strong and capable of heavy downpours.
  • WJHL assigns a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday, with highs near 85 degrees.
  • Both outlets expect a shift to hotter, drier weather starting Sunday, with KTSM forecasting 90s early week and WJHL noting renewed shower chances around Tuesday–Wednesday near 40%.