Rain and storms return Friday ahead of windy weekend forecast

Scattered showers and storms returned Friday, and we are tracking more Weather On the Way for the weekend.The rain and storms will fade away this evening, with clouds increasing as a cold front approaches. Morning lows will be in the mid-70s.A cold front will sweep through the area Saturday. This will bring mostly cloudy skies, scattered showers, and gusty winds. Winds may gust over 35 mph with temps only in the upper 70s.More wind is likely Sunday, with gusts at the coast possibly over 45 mph. The clouds will remain, with just a few isolated showers. Temps for Sunday will again be in the upper 70s.The strong winds continue to start next week. A few coastal showers will be possible Monday, with dry conditions Tuesday. Highs both days will be in the upper 70s and low 80s.More dry air pushes in by the middle of next week, ending the chance of rain across the area. Winds will also slowly decrease as next week progresses.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And