Residents should prepare for an extended stretch of wet and stormy weather as showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say rain chances will remain elevated from Wednesday through Monday, with repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the area.

Wednesday’s forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms under partly sunny skies with a high near 83 degrees. Northeast winds around 5 mph are expected during the day.

Rain chances increase Wednesday night, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely after 1 a.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with overnight lows near 67 degrees.

Thursday’s forecast turns even wetter, with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms expected after 1 p.m. Temperatures will reach near 81 degrees with light east winds developing during the afternoon.

Stormy conditions are expected to continue Thursday night with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and lows around 66 degrees.

Friday remains unsettled with an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs near 81 degrees. Additional scattered storms are expected Friday night under mostly cloudy skies.

The rainy pattern continues through the weekend, with showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday and Sunday. Daytime highs are forecast to remain in the lower 80s while overnight lows stay near 67 degrees.

Memorial Day is also expected to remain cloudy and wet, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs near 82 degrees.

Meteorologists encourage residents planning outdoor activities, travel, lake trips, or holiday gatherings to closely monitor weather forecasts and remain alert for possible thunderstorms and changing conditions throughout the extended holiday weekend.