Local 10 Weather Forecast: Strong Thunderstorms Expected Late Afternoon 5/22/25

Afternoon Thunderstorm Outlook

• ⚡ Strong thunderstorms are possible today, marking a return to a rainy season pattern.
• ⏰ The highest chance for these storms is late afternoon to evening, specifically between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• ⚠️ Main threats include damaging wind gusts, hail, and frequent lightning.
• 📊 The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a level one out of five marginal risk for severe weather.

Storm Development and Coverage

• 📍 The forecast indicates that storms will be hit or miss, meaning not everyone will experience rain.
• 🗓️ Similar pop-up shower and thunderstorm patterns are expected tomorrow, with slightly higher rain chances at 50%.
• ⛈️ Strong to severe thunderstorms could also develop on Friday, occurring earlier in the afternoon compared to today.

Holiday Weekend and Temperature Trends

• ☀️ There will be storm chances throughout the holiday weekend, but it is not expected to be a washout.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be closer to average, around 89 degrees, instead of the middle 90s that were nearing record highs.
• 💻 For any updates, visit local10.com.