Sunny Thursday Near 80; Rain Expected This Weekend

Pensacola-area residents can expect pleasant weather today with sunny skies and temperatures near 80 degrees, but the forecast takes a wetter turn heading into the weekend. According to North Escambia weather reporting, moisture will increase Saturday afternoon, bringing scattered showers and potential thunderstorms into the weekend. Wet conditions are most likely Saturday night through Sunday morning, accompanied by gusty easterly winds. Conditions are expected to dry out and cool slightly by early next week.