The current dry conditions and above average temperatures the Valley has been experiencing should end this weekend.

According to the national Weather Service, expect increasing chances for rainfall beginning Saturday and holding on through the weekend. Rain chances for the Imperial valley have been forecast to range from 50 - 70%, starting Saturday evening but mainly on Sunday. Thunderstorms are possible with strong wind gusts, lightening and heavy rainfall possible. Temperatures will drop to the upper 70's to low 80's early next week.