Memorial Day Weekend In Florida To Include Scattered Thunderstorms

FLORIDA — A wrapped-up storm system in the Mississippi Valley will bring a variety of weather hazards to the Southeast during Memorial Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service. In Florida, portions of the state will be wet at times —so you may want to keep an umbrella close by.

Heavy rainfall over areas that have received appreciable rainfall recently may lead to areas of flash flooding, the National Weather Service forecasts. The highest threat includes areas around the Florida panhandle.

Florida's Peninsula could be particularly prone to scattered storms along the tail end of the front; however, the long weekend won't be a total washout, The Weather Channel reports. The anticipated showers and thunderstorms won't be constant during the three-day holiday.

The Tampa region has the best chance of rain — 50 percent — on Monday, Memorial Day.

The National Weather Service says Friday through Sunday should be mostly in the Tampa Bay area, with a few chances for spotty showers and highs in the low 90s each day.

Here's how the Memorial Day weekend is shaping up so far for Florida, according to the National Weather Service:

Friday

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms with partly sunny skies, with a high near 90. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent. That night, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 to 3 a.m. Expect partly cloudy skies, with a low around 74. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent in the Tampa area, 50 percent in south Florida.

Saturday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent in the Tampa area and south Florida. Saturday night could bring more spotty showers before 8 p.m., then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected before 9 a.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Expect sunny skies, with a high near 92 degrees across much of the state. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent. That night, more stormy weather is in the forecast, mainly before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy skies, with a low around 72 degrees expected. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Monday (Memorial Day)

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast, with a high near 92 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent for day and night.

To view your minute-by-minute forecast, visit Accuweather.