The forecast will turn active as we head into the weekend. FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT: We’ll be mainly cloudy with a chance for a spotty shower today. No big issues with rain. Highs will be around 80. SATURDAY: Skies will be cloudy with widespread rain and periodic rumbles of thunder developing in the morning,

EDT a winter storm watch was released by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 8 a.m. EDT until Sunday 8 a.m. EDT for Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Crawford, Oscoda and Alcona counties.

Saturday will start mild, in the 50s and low 60s. A developing south breeze will warm the Midstate into the low to mid 70s as clouds thicken. Rain showers will move in from the west during the afternoon. Rain chance, 50%. Showers will continue off and on Saturday night. Low, 64. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY -- SUNDAY:

The weekend is going to start out dry and warm, but it will end with some rain and storms. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says Sunday will start out with some periods of showers and a few thunderstorms.

It already feels like it’s been an active storm season, and we are just getting started. A strong storm system sweeping through this weekend will bring our next threat for severe storms. Key Takeaways The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 3 (enhanced) severe threat for areas east of the