BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A warm and humid weekend is ahead for Bucyrus and Crawford County, with increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon through Sunday. The National Weather Service expects temperatures to reach the mid-80s both days.

According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will begin partly cloudy before showers and thunderstorms become possible during the afternoon. The chance of rain is 40%. Conditions will remain humid, with southeast winds around 5 mph. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms become more likely Saturday night, with an 80% chance of rain.

Sunday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon. The high is forecast in the mid-80s, with west winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 70%.

Bucyrus forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Saturday: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid, with a high in the mid-80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Saturday night: Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Humid, with a low around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid, with a high in the mid-80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, followed by a chance of showers after midnight. Low in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70%.

Tips

Keep outdoor plans flexible, particularly Saturday afternoon and Sunday, when thunderstorms and showers are possible. If thunderstorms develop, move indoors and avoid open areas, tall trees and isolated structures. Motorists should also be prepared for wet roads and reduced visibility during heavier showers.

National Weather Service forecast: NWS Bucyrus forecast