Weekend Weather: Rain in the forecast

Jan. 9 – Much-needed rain is in the forecast today and Saturday, with skies expected to clear Sunday. It’s not the best setup for Saturday evening, as the Panthers’ 19th-ranked rushing offense faces the Chargers’ seventh-ranked ground game.

Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight rain likely, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain. High near 72. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday night rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Sunday night mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Next week: Cool weather returns with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s.

The forecast is courtesy of the National Weather Service.