Sam Coplin’s Weather Update for May 8, 2024: A Breezy Day with a Chance of Storms and Cooler Temperatures on Mother’s Day Weekend

Meteorologist Sam Coplin provides the latest weather update at 12:30 PM on May 8, 2024. For an audio forecast, call the CBS6 Weather Phone at 518-906-WRGB (9742).

The weather forecast for today indicates that skies will brighten with temperatures rising near 80 degrees in the afternoon, particularly in the Capital Region and points south. There is a possibility of a few thunderstorms developing in the atmosphere, with the highest severe threat expected to be in the south and east. However, showers and storms may also impact areas to the north and west, especially in the evening, although the risk of severe weather is currently low. Breezy conditions with gusts up to 30 mph can be expected in the afternoon.

Looking ahead, the weather pattern is expected to become cooler and unsettled towards the end of the week and into Mother’s Day Weekend. A disturbance will bring scattered rain tomorrow, with temperatures cooling down into the 60s for most areas. Another round of rain is forecast for Thursday night and Friday, causing temperatures to struggle to reach the 50s by Saturday morning. The upcoming Mother’s Day Weekend may not be ideal for Tulip Fest, with mostly cloudy skies and scattered rain expected both Saturday and Sunday, and temperatures remaining in