NEWPORT — Residents of Orleans County should prepare for a chance of rain throughout the upcoming week, with varying degrees of precipitation and wind.
According to the National Weather Service, on Sunday there will be a chance of showers before 9 a.m., followed by rain mainly after 9 a.m. The high will be near 47°F, with a southeast wind of 9 to 14 mph.
There is a 90 percent chance of precipitation, with new amounts of between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday night will see rain before 9 p.m., followed by showers mainly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The low will be around 39°F, with a southeast wind around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent, with new amounts of between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
On Monday, showers are likely, mainly after 11 a.m. The day will be cloudy, with a high near 49°F and a southeast wind around 6 mph. There is a 70 percent chance of precipitation, with new amounts of between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday night will also see showers likely, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 38°F. The southeast wind will be around 6 mph, and there is a 70 percent chance of precipitation, with new amounts of between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with showers likely and a high near 49°F. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent, with new amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. The wind will be light and variable.
Tuesday night will see showers likely, mainly before 9 p.m., with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 37°F. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Scattered showers are expected on Wednesday after 9 a.m., with partly sunny conditions and a high near 51°F. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent, with a calm wind.
Wednesday night will see scattered showers before 9 p.m., with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 34°F. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent, with a calm wind.
On Thursday, there will be scattered showers, mainly after 3 p.m. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 54°F and a calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Thursday night will see scattered showers, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 35°F. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent, with a calm wind.
Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 55°F and a calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 36°F and a light southeast wind.
Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 60°F and a calm wind.
Residents are advised to stay informed about the changing weather conditions throughout the week and to take appropriate measures as necessary.
