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Many people showed up for the opening reception for Rhonda "Sunshine" Miller's art exhibit "Poker Face" at the 567 Center for the Arts this past Friday (Photographer Nate Weeks)
The week kicks off with sunshine and mild spring temps. Wet and stormy weather is then set to roll in midweek and stick around through the weekend. Here's what to expect from the weather day by day based on the latest National Weather Service weather forecast:
MONDAY, May 5th:
We’re starting the week on a bright note. Monday will be sunny with a high near 79°F. Light northwest winds will shift west and pick up a bit to around 5–10 mph, but overall it should be a calm, comfortable day.
Skies will stay clear into the night with lows dipping to around 52°F. Winds will calm as well, making for a pleasant evening.
TUESDAY, May 6th:
More sunshine is on tap for Tuesday, with highs climbing slightly to around 82°F. Winds will stay light, shifting west through the day.
Tuesday night brings a few more clouds, but no rain—just a partly cloudy sky and a low around 58°F.
WEDNESDAY, May 7th:
The middle of the week marks the start of a wetter pattern. Showers are likely after 2 p.m., and skies will stay mostly cloudy. Highs will cool a bit, topping out near 75°F.
Wednesday night brings a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms, especially before 8 p.m., with lingering showers possible overnight. The low will hover around 60°F.
THURSDAY, May 8th:
Get ready for more unsettled weather. There’s a chance of showers earlier in the day, with rain and possibly thunderstorms becoming more likely after 2 p.m. The chance of precipitation rises to 70%, and the high will be near 82°F.
Showers and storms continue into Thursday night, with the rain chance staying at 70% and temperatures settling near 61°F.
FRIDAY, May 9th:
Rain and thunderstorms remain in the forecast for Friday, particularly in the afternoon. The high will be around 78°F, but with an 80% chance of rain, you’ll want to keep an umbrella handy.
The wet weather doesn’t stop at sundown - showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday night too, with a low around 57°F.
SATURDAY, May 10th:
Saturday continues the rainy streak, with a 60% chance of showers and partly sunny skies. Highs will reach about 75°F.
Saturday night won’t bring much relief—showers are likely once again under mostly cloudy skies, and the low will stay around 57°F.
SUNDAY, May 11th:
The week wraps up with a 50% chance of showers and partly sunny skies. Temperatures will rebound slightly to a high near 77°F, offering a hint of clearing to come.
