Rain Chances Shouldn't Put Damper On Memorial Day Weekend Plans

FLORIDA — After a dry spell that has put many Florida counties at risk of high and extreme wildfire danger, the Sunshine State can expect a few showers over the Memorial Day weekend to lower those risks.

But don't worry. Forecasters say they shouldn't put a damper on plans for picnics, romps on the beach or boating excursions.

Some counties will see scattered thunderstorms Friday evening with a 40 percent chance of rain forecasted by the National Weather Service. But most of the day will be sunny with a high of 86 degrees and light and variable winds.

Saturday brings variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms and a high of 85 degrees on the coast, 91 degrees inland.

There will be a few clouds on Sunday but the chance of rain is only 23 percent. Most counties will experience temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s.

Then on Monday, Memorial Day, there will be mostly sunny skies during the morning hours with a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon as Florida's rainy season gets underway.

June 1 is the official start of hurricane season but the NWS said there are no tropical disturbances on the horizon.