Storms may continue through the weekend

The first week of the 2016 was filled with rain, and the storms are expected to continue through the weekend.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a 10 to 40 percent chance for rain to last through the weekend. The storms may dissipate Saturday morning, but rain is expected to return Saturday night. Temperatures should remain in the high 50s.

Thursday’s high was 57 degrees, but constant rain made the day feel significantly cooler. There is a 40 percent chance of rain continuing throughout the night, and winds are expected to increase from 10 mph to near 20 mph. The overnight low is expected to drop to 38 degrees.

Friday morning is expected to see the rain continue. There is a 20 percent chance of rain before 11 a.m., but the storm is expected to pass through the area in the afternoon. The projected high is 55 degrees, but wind gusts up to 20 mph will cool the air. The evening is expected to remain cloudy, and the overnight low should drop to 36 degrees.

Saturday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 57 degrees. The wind is expected to be calm near 5 mph, and the overnight low is expected to be 39 degrees.

Clouds are expected to move back into the area Saturday night. There is a 10 percent chance of rain overnight, and the moisture is expected to remain in the area Sunday morning.

The storm is expected to move out by Sunday afternoon, and mostly sunny skies should warm up to 57 degrees. The wind should remain calm near 5 mph, and the overnight low is projected to be 37 degrees.

The upcoming week is projected to be partly cloudy, but no moisture is expected at this time. More information will be available as the weekend comes to a close.