Will the weather ruin Father’s Day Weekend?

Father's Day weather across the country will vary, from a threat of rain and thunderstorms in much of the Central and Eastern U.S., to sunshine and warm temperatures across the West. Let's start with a rating scale for a few cities across the country Sunday, shown in the map below.

Dark green cities should have near-perfect weather to spend time outside with your dad. Meanwhile, if you live in cities in orange and red, you may want to shift your plan indoors, as the weather may be less than ideal.

It’s important to note, though, that these ratings are primarily based on the probability of precipitation and less so on temperatures. So make sure you keep an eye on the temperature forecast before you plan to spend the afternoon outside.

Who will see soggy weather?

A system will be moving across the central and eastern U.S. on Sunday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms on the holiday for many. 

During the day, these showers and chances of thunderstorms will be greatest in parts of the Northern Plains, Midwest and Southeast. By the evening, the system will continue to move eastward, with more chances of storms in the South and Northeast.

Some areas won’t see rain all day long, but pop-up storms could quickly ruin any outdoor plans, so you might want to rethink that BBQ. 

Meanwhile, we expect the western U.S. to stay dry and sunny, perfect for outdoor activities. And, for now, most of the mid-Atlantic region looks like they could luck out in terms of rain. 

How will temperatures look?

The northern tier of the country as well as the West Coast will strike gold with temperatures this Father’s Day, with highs in the 70s. 

The central and southern U.S. will see warm temperatures in the 80s, which will feel extra muggy with all the moisture in the air. 

The real kicker will be the 90s in Florida and triple digits in the Southwest and Texas. This high heat will make sustained outdoor activities uncomfortable, so try to plan your time outside in the morning, not the afternoon. 

On the other hand, San Francisco may even be on the chilly side with highs only reaching into the 60s. Let's hope June gloom doesn't put too much gloom in celebrating dad.

Miriam Guthrie is an associate meteorologist with weather.com who graduated from Georgia Tech with her undergrad and graduate degree in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.