Soggy day in store for metro-east; rain departs by Sunday, Memorial Day

Rain working its way up through the region Friday morning will continue through midday, according to the National Weather Service.

There’s a 90 percent chance of light rain and the occasional thunderstorms Friday but it will be cooler – a high of 75 is expected.

Watch for a diminishing chance of rain overnight with a low of 66.

Saturday, temperatures will climb back up to 82. There’s a 30 percent chance of rain for the daytime and overnight hours.

Skies finally will clear Sunday, making way for a high of 86.

More of the same is forecast for Memorial Day—mostly sunny with a high of 85.

Detailed weather information here

This story was originally published May 27, 2016 at 5:47 AM with the headline "Soggy day in store for metro-east; rain departs by Sunday, Memorial Day."