Veterans Day rain, colder for weekend

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – SUMMARY: Rain chances increase for Veterans Day, then the weather turns much colder for the weekend.

VETERANS DAY: Showers and clouds will gradually clear out late this afternoon as temperatures stay in the 60s.

FRIDAY: Temperatures will start out near 40 degrees but rebound nicely into the upper 60s later in the day with sunshine. One final disturbance could bring clouds in the late afternoon or evening, but no rain will result.

SATURDAY: Despite full sun, highs will struggle into the mid 50s with a northwest breeze. Temperatures will fall quickly after sunset, bottoming out near freezing Sunday morning.

SUNDAY: Temperatures will recover into the lower 60s after a possible morning freeze with plenty of sun.

NEXT WEEK: A gradual warming trend is expected through mid-week. Highs will be in the 50s Monday but near 70 degrees by Wednesday!