Residents can expect a warm and increasingly unsettled weather pattern through the upcoming weekend, with rain and thunderstorm chances climbing significantly by Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday will begin with partly cloudy skies before becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected later in the day, with highs reaching the mid-80s. Northeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances remain low at 20 percent.

Conditions Wednesday night will remain mostly dry, although a slight chance of evening showers and thunderstorms will linger before skies become mostly cloudy overnight. Temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 60s.

Cloud cover will continue Thursday with a greater opportunity for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will remain in the mid-80s with east winds of 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances increase to 40 percent. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with lows again settling in the upper 60s.

Friday will bring another mostly cloudy day with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible. Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s, while rain chances remain at 40 percent. A slight chance of lingering evening storms is forecast Friday night, with lows dropping into the lower 70s.

The most active weather of the forecast period is expected over the weekend. Saturday will feature mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of morning showers before rain becomes more widespread during the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with highs in the upper 80s and a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Some showers and storms may continue into Saturday evening before gradually diminishing overnight.

A similar pattern is expected Sunday, with mostly cloudy skies and numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will again reach the upper 80s, and rain chances will remain at 70 percent. Any remaining storms are expected to taper off Sunday night, with lows in the mid-70s.

Looking ahead to Monday, temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees. While the day will not be a washout, forecasters expect another chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with rain chances around 40 percent.

Overall, residents should prepare for warm, humid conditions and increasing opportunities for rain as the weekend approaches. Outdoor activities, especially Saturday and Sunday afternoon, may be impacted by thunderstorms and periods of heavy rainfall.