EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Enjoy today’s beautiful weather while it lasts — a dramatic shift is coming. After an extended dry stretch, conditions will change dramatically Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias approach the area, bringing gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for severe thunderstorms.
Saturday P.M./Sunday A.M. is a First Alert Day.
Today: Enjoy the Sunshine
Today is your day to soak up the sun. Expect sunny skies with cirrus clouds moving in late this afternoon. Afternoon humidity will drop to just 25%, making it feel comfortable and pleasant. High temperatures will reach 87 degrees — just 2 degrees shy of the record high of 89 set back in 1939.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will develop with lows around 60 degrees.
Saturday: The Change Begins
Conditions deteriorate Saturday as clouds thicken and winds pick up. Expect cloudy and breezy skies with rain developing during the late afternoon. Winds will gust up to 25 miles per hour, and highs will drop to 72 degrees.
Saturday Night Through Sunday Morning: First Alert Day
This is when the weather becomes dangerous. Breezy conditions will intensify with winds gusting 25 to 40 miles per hour throughout Saturday night. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will move through the area, with lows holding around 60 degrees.
What to Expect:
Damaging Winds — Gusty winds could cause damage to trees, power lines, and outdoor structures. Secure loose outdoor items now…