What to expect in Holy Week weather

Published 10:01 am Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Today, Lincoln County can expect showers and thunderstorms, mostly after 1 p.m. Some could be severe.

The high will be near 84, and south winds of 10-15 mph will have gusts up to 25 mph.

An 80 percent chance of rain will bring one-fourth to one-half inch of rain.

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Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 4 a.m., with showers continuing and a possible thunderstorm thereafter. Some could be severe.

The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 57. South winds of 5-10 mph could become northwest after midnight, and gust up to 20 mph.

Rainfall of one-half to three-quarters of an inch are possible, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation.

Thursday morning, showers and thunderstorms may continue prior to 7 a.m., with a slight chance until 1 p.m. Some storms could be severe. Chance of rain is 20 percent.

Mostly sunny skies Thursday will bring a high of near 79. Northeast wind will be 5-10 mph.

Thursday night will have a low around 52 and a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m.

Expect showers to continue Good Friday — a 30 percent chance — with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon on this mostly sunny day. Expect a high near 78 and winds of 5-10 mph to continue, with gusts up to 20 mph.

A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms continues into the night with a low around 60.

Saturday and Easter Sunday will have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with some mostly cloudy skies and highs in the lower 80s. A 20 percent chance of rain exists for Saturday night, with a low around 62.

Plan your Easter celebrations accordingly.