Partly sunny and warm this afternoon with highs in the upper 80s and a light southeast breeze. A few rain showers are possible northwest of I-44 through the evening hours.Rain chances will remain in the forecast over the weekend as the storm system moves across the region. Most areas will stay dry tonight as temperatures dip into the 60s for lows.Shower chances increase Saturday as a slow-moving storm system pushes into Green Country. This will result in hit or miss downpours throughout the day. Despite the unsettled weather, temperatures should still reach the upper 80s for highs.The best chance of rain comes late Saturday night into Sunday morning. A few t-storms are possible, but severe weather is not anticipated. Gradually clear skies expected Sunday with a return to above-average temperatures with highs near 90.An early week quiet spell is anticipated ahead of a bigger, more moisture-laden storm system. A few showers can't be ruled out Monday into Tuesday. However, most areas stay dry with continued very warm, humid conditions.The weather pattern could become much more active by the middle of next week. This system could bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the area, with showers and storms likely from Tuesday evening through Thursday.Temperatures will drop to seasonal averages later next week as we enter October. A bigger cool-down may arrive in about 10 days from now. ...read more read less