As families across Naples and Collier County prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day May 11, some incoming weather could mean swapping sunglasses for umbrellas .
Rain is forecasted this weekend, with the highest chances of showers and thunderstorms arriving Sunday and Monday, potentially dampening festivities but also bringing a much-needed reprieve from the region’s record-breaking drought.
Mother’s Day weekend to bring first major rain in months
After months of unusually dry conditions, Southwest Florida is bracing for what could be its most significant rainfall in months. A surge of tropical moisture is forecast to move into the region starting this Mother’s Day weekend, bringing scattered storms May 11 and potentially heavy rain May 12.
While some areas may only experience light showers, others could see steady downpours. AccuWeather predicts a 40% chance of rain in Naples May 11, with rather cloudy skies, breezy and humid conditions and isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Accuweather predicts a 96% chance of rain in Naples May 12, when a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorms are expected…