Spotty showers today; A slow warming trend brings summer-like warmth in the upcoming week

A storm system centered to our south is producing clouds and light rain showers in the region as it moves eastward toward the mid-Mississippi Valley.

After a bright and beautiful Saturday that will feature abundant sunshine and high temperatures in the mid and upper 60s, a few showers will move in for Mother’s Day.

The extra warmth and humidity in the air will potentially set the stage for an outbreak of strong to severe thunderstorms during the day, but right now it’s too early to add many details to that portion of the forecast.

After a drier Wednesday that will feature a high temperature near 80 degrees, our temperatures will cool to the still mild mid-70s for next Thursday and Friday.

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