Good weather for family outings this Memorial Day weekend with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the 80s. A few scattered thunderstorms may affect celebrations on Monday.

The Memorial Day Weekend outlook is calling for a few scattered thunderstorms, but temperatures will continue to remain above normal.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service are predicting the long Memorial Day Weekend in Stark County will be mostly dry with a few scattered thunderstorms popping up through Monday night. Temperatures will remain above normal with highs in the low to mid 80s across the region, forecasters say.

A cold front moving south across Western New York state will affect Northeast Ohio on Friday bringing an increased chance of some scattered showers and thunderstorms over the county during the daytime hours. Temperatures for Friday are expected to top out in the lower 80s with partly cloudy skies. The chance of a thunderstorm Friday is around 40 percent.

High pressure builds in for Saturday and Sunday bringing mostly sunny skies over the greater Stark County region. Highs Saturday will once again top out in the lower 80s.

For Sunday, high pressure remains in place. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs near 85.

A cold front will move in over Northeast Ohio for Memorial Day increasing our chances of a shower or thunderstorm especially Monday afternoon into the evening hours. The chance of rain is 40 percent during the afternoon hours increasing to 50 percent going into the nightime. Highs once again will be in the mid 80s.

Hurricane Ike 2008. Photoo by NOAA.

Scientists say an increased likelihood of La Nina in the Pacific along with increased Atlantic sea surface temperatures are conductive to increased Atlantic hurricane activity.

Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released their 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook and it does not look good for residents along the U.S. Atlantic coasts.

NOAA forecasters are predicting that the 2010 season will bring a total of 14 to 23 named tropical storms during the season of which 8 to 14 will strengthen into hurricanes. Three to seven of these hurricanes could become major storms of Category 3 or higher.

According to NOAA, a number of global conditions are in place that has historically produced an increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes. Chief among those conditions are an increased likelihood of La Nina conditions developing in the Pacific Ocean and increasingly warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Basin.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1st through November 30th.

The complete outlook can be found at the NOAA Web site.

Cool and pleasant weekend is on tap for the greater Stark County region. Although we’ll see plenty of sunshine, temperatures will remain below normal. Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast for Monday.

High pressure will dominate our Stark County weather pattern through the weekend. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms moves in for Monday. Warmer temperatures are forecast for the end of next week.

Although we’ll see plenty of sunshine through the day Saturday, temperatures will remain on the cool side for mid May. Normally, temperatures around Stark County should be in the lower 70s. Today’s temps will be in the mid to upper 60s.

High pressure will continue to bring sunshine over the area through Sunday. Once again, temps will remain below normal with highs Sunday in the upper 60s. Clouds will increase over the area Sunday evening in advance of a low due to arrive Monday.

A developing system in the Southern Plains will be our next weather maker for the region. By Monday, showers and possibly a thunderstorm or two will move in over the region. Rain will become likely Monday afternoon through Tuesday.

The low will pull out of the area on Wednesday allowing another high pressure system to build in just East of us. The high will push any remaining showers out of the region and bring sunshine back into the forecast. Warmer air will move in Thursday into Friday pushing our temperatures into the low 80s to end the week.

Windy conditions will exist over Stark County today with gusts in the 50 MPH range possible in many locations throughout the county. Winds will begin to subside tonight along with falling temperatures.

Temperatures across Stark County will be on the decline Saturday as a cold front works its way across the region. High winds of 50 + MPH could bring down tree limbs and cause power outages in isolated locations.

The frontal system that kicked up so much thunderstorm activity Friday evening around the region is working its way eastward and out of Northeast Ohio. Cold air behind the system will begin to rush in over the area through the day Saturday bringing noticeably colder temperatures to Stark County communities by the afternoon.

Temperatures for today have already hit their high mark for today and will be falling into the 40s through the afternoon. A few isolated showers may pop up around the region during the afternoon hours. Otherwise, skies will remain mostly cloudy.

 Winds will also be a problem through the day Saturday. Sustained winds 20 to 30 MPH will be ongoing across the county through the day with gusts reaching 50 MPH or better. This is enough to bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. Unsecured outdoor items such as trash cans, planters, and lawn furniture can also become airborne.

Winds will begin to taper off during the evening hours but it will remain breezy during the overnight hours tonight. Lows tonight are expected to dip into the mid to upper 30s bringing a slight chance of an isolated snow shower or a mix of rain/snow.

Sunshine returns for Sunday as high pressure builds back in over the region. It will remain unseasonably chilly, though, with temperatures only getting into the mid 50s.

Temperatures drop once again Sunday night with some locations around the county getting down to freezing. Otherwise, lows Sunday night will be in the mid 30s. There is also a good chance of frost developing in some areas Sunday night. If you’ve already planted your spring flowers or started putting in the family vegetable garden, you may want to take precautions to prevent freezing. Also, those with agricultural interests should take precautions to prevent frost damage.

Temperatures will begin to recover nicely beginning Monday. Highs Monday will be in the lower 60s under mostly sunny skies.

Thunderstorms return to the region for Tuesday with a better chance of storms for Thursday into Friday. Temperatures will become more seasonable during the week and slightly above average toward the end of the week.

Strong to severe thunderstorms may affect Stark County Wednesday evening. Stronger storms could arrive for Forday night into Saturday. The primary threat from tomorrow’s storms will be damaging winds and hail.

A cold front due to approach the region Wednesday will bring a change to our weather along with a threat of severe thunderstorms. Storm Prediction Center is forecasting another round of severe weather for Friday.

Temperatures will be on the increase tonight as an approaching cold front moves closer to the region. This will set up a southerly air flow into Northeast Ohio and bring warmer temperatures for Wednesday. Along with plenty of sunshine, we can expect temperatures Wednesday afternoon to get into the low 80s.

Instability will increase as the front continues toward the area and reaches the Stark County area toward Wednesday evening bringing an increased chance of thunderstorms. Some of these storms could become quite strong with isolated severe thunderstorms possible over some areas. The primary threat within any of the stronger storms will be damaging straight-line winds. Large hail is also a possibility with these storms.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed our area in a slight risk for severe weather Wednesday evening.

High pressure will quickly build back in for Thursday bringing a short-lived period of fair weather for the area.  Another stronger storm system will arrive for Friday from the Southwest bringing a better chance of severe weather.

Once again, temperatures will warm up considerably Friday as the system approaches the region.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms can be expected Friday with some thunderstorms becoming severe. The primary threat for Friday’s event will once again be strong damaging winds.

The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a moderate threat of high winds for Saturday.

Temperatures will drop drastically Saturday night into Sunday morning. A frost or freeze warning may be issued for the region for Sunday morning.

Severe weather threatens parts of Ohio for Saturday and the potential exists for the strongest storms to move eastward into Stark County sometime Saturday.

Friday will bring beautiful weather over Stark County. First weekend of May will bring the threat of some stronger thunderstorms and the first of several weather systems to affect Northeast Ohio.

April will end with a high note weather-wise over Northeast Ohio and Stark County with abundant sunshine and warming temperatures. Highs tomorrow will approach 80 degrees over Stark County communities and nighttime lows will not be near as chilly as the past few nights with temperatures in the upper 50s under clear skies.

The trend of clear skies and warm temps will continue into Saturday through much of the day. However, clouds will be on the increase through the afternoon as the first of at least three weather systems approach Northeast Ohio. This one will bring the potential for some strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Some parts of Ohio could possibly get 2 to 3 inches of rain from the system before it moves off to the East on Sunday.

The Storm Prediction Center has already placed the western section of the state under a slight risk for severe weather on Saturday. The chief threat from these storms will be damaging winds and hail. Some of the strong to severe storms may hold together long enough to make it into our region of the state.

Unlike last weekend where thunderstorms brought in a mass of cold air, temperatures will remain on the pleasant side generally keeping in the mid to upper 70s all through the weekend and into the beginning of the work week.

Warmer Temperatures are on tap to move in beginning Thursday. Temperatures will approach 80 degrees over the Stark County region going into the weekend.

Frost advisory issued for tonight over much of Northeast Ohio including Stark County communities. Warmer temps arrive going into the weekend.

Stark County has one more chilly night to endure before temperatures begin to steadily warm over the region going into this weekend.

For tonight, temps are expected to drop into the 30s once again. With the low temperatures, clear skies, and just enough moisture in the air, the National Weather Service issued a frost advisory. Those with agricultural interests should take measures to protect tender vegetation. Homeowners who have new plantings will need to protect them from possible fost. Bring those potted plants indoors for the night.

Any frost should burn off by 8:00 or 9:00 am Thursday morning.

Thursday will bring another day of clear skies and plenty of sunshine. The difference being that a high pressure ridge will set up a southerly flow of warmer air into the region bringing mild temperatures for Thursday and Friday. Highs Thursday will get to the upper 60s to near 70 in some locations.

Nighttime temps will also moderate for Thursday night. Expect lows right around 50 for Thursday night.

Sunshine and warm temps continue for Friday with highs in the upper 70s to perhaps 80 in some locations around the county along with abundant sunshine.

Clouds will increase over the are Friday night in advance of an upper level low pressure system that will play a major roll in our weekend weather. This system will bring an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms over the area for Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 70s for highs and upper 50s to lower 60s for lows through the weekend.

Showers will end tonight

Chilly night will give way to warming temperatures into mid week with above average conditions toward the weekend.

The off-and-on showers over the greater Stark County region will gradually end through the evening as low pressure centered over Pittsburgh continues traveling eastward through tonight. Already, some clearing is occurring over the western portions of Ohio and this trend will spread eastward eventually reaching northeast Ohio later this evening.

Sunshine will return for Tuesday over the area as a high pressure system moves in and takes control of our weather pattern going into mid week.

For tonight, expect occasional showers before midnight tapering off and becoming cloudy and gradually becoming partly cloudy. It will be chilly tonight with lows right around 38 to 40 degrees.

Expect mostly sunny conditions for Tuesday but still a bit cool. Highs Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 50s.

Patchy frost will be possible in some areas in the county Tuesday night under clear skies. Lows Tuesday night will get down into the lower to mid 30s.

A warming trend begins for Wednesday. Look for sunny skies and highs around 60 for Wednesday.

Sunshine continues toward the end of the week with temperatures warming to the mid 70s by Friday. Showers and thunderstorms will be back in the forecast for the upcoming weekend.

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK places Northeast Ohio under a slight risk for severe weather to develop Sunday afternoon. The chief threat will be large hail and damaging winds.

Storm Prediction Center (SPC) places Ohio’s northeast under risk for severe weather Sunday. Storms could produce hail and damaging winds.

NOAA Forecasters at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK have places Northeastern Ohio under a risk for severe weather for Sunday afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop over Indiana Sunday morning and move eastward over Northeast Ohio later this afternoon, say forecasters from the National Weather Service office in Cleveland. Some sunshine expected in the morning and early afternoon Sunday that will warm up the atmosphere and generate instability in the afternoon hours. The instability will cause widespread thunderstorms to develop with some storms becoming strong to severe over Northeast Ohio.

Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over the greater Stark County area and continue into the evening hours and possibly overnight.

The primary threat from any of these developing storms will be hail and damaging winds, according to forecasters.

The best chance for thunderstorms to become severe will be east of Interstate 71.

In addition to Stark, all Ohio counties in Eastern Ohio and Northeastern Ohio are includes in the hazardous outlook including Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Wayne, and Tuscarawas.

The instability in the atmosphere is the result of a powerful low pressure system that will travel eastward over the state through Sunday and Monday.

Residents in Northeast Ohio should monitor weather conditions through today and be aware of quickly-changing conditions. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio, local radio stations, or television broadcasts for possible watches and warnings and be prepared to take action to protect life and property.

Storms in several southern states produced over 40 tornadoes on Saturday killing 10 and injuring several other people along with widespread damage to homes and businesses in several towns and communities.

Southern and Central Ohio are under a slight risk for severe weather developing later tonight. Stark County communities could see some strong thunderstorms develop tonight capable of producing some damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

Powerful storm system affecting the Southeastern US could bring severe storms and tornadoes to parts of Ohio later this afternoon and tonight.

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms including strong tornadoes is currently impacting parts of the Mid South this afternoon. The severe weather is expected to strengthen and continue into the evening and nighttime hours, according to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, OK.

The powerful upper level storm system is currently producing severe thunderstorms and dangerous tornadoes over portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee and is poised to strengthen and advance northeastward to the Tennessee and Ohio River Valleys tonight.

Portions of Ohio, mainly Southern and Central Ohio counties, are under a slight risk of severe weather later today and into the nighttime hours, according to the latest forecasts from the SPC. Currently, Northeast Ohio and Stark County are not included in the risk. However, the National Weather Service office in Cleveland says that some strong to severe thunderstorms could develop later tonight in Northeast Ohio.

According to the Cleveland NWS office, any strong to severe storms that develop tonight could produce damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall.

This is a particularly dangerous weather system covering a very large area of the Eastern United States. Numerous tornadoes have already caused damage in Mississippi with an estimated EF-4 tornado reported in Yazoo City, MS earlier this afternoon. The tornado reportedly damaged homes and businesses within the city limits.

NASCAR officials have postponed the race that was to be held today at Telladega Speedway in GA due to the threat of tornadoes in the region.