WHEN a rainy day excites a region, you know it’s been dry.
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Tuesday’s downpour was much appreciated by those who received it, but it was short lived.
The temperature has been slowly climbing since, but, so has the chance of more rain.
Both will continue their ascent into Sunday.
Maitland can expect a maximum of 34 degrees on Friday; followed by a maximum of 36 degrees, and a 30 per cent chance of rain on Saturday.
On Sunday, Maitland will likely experience a cloudy day, with a maximum of 32 degrees and a 70 per cent chance of rain.
Cessnock will have a similar weather situation, but will likely experience more rain.
Residents can expect a mostly sunny day on Friday, with a top of 33 degrees.
There is a 40 per cent chance of a late shower on Saturday, which is expected to lower the temperature from a maximum of 37 on Saturday, to a maximum of 32 on Sunday.
Singleton residents and visitors can expect a maximum of 34 degrees on Friday, with overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17.
There is a high chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon on Sunday, with temperatures expected to a maximum of 33 degrees.
Muswellbrook’s hottest day over the weekend will be on Saturday, with a maximum of 37 degrees.
Overnight temperatures are likely to fall to about 18 degrees, leading into Sunday.
Sunday will bring a maximum of 32 degrees and a 70 per cent chance of showers.
In Scone, there will be light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h on Friday morning.
Saturday will bring a possible late shower.
Scone is also likely to experience a thunderstorm in the afternoon on Sunday, with temperatures expected to not exceed 32 degrees.
Newcastle will have a cooler weekend, with Friday expected to only reach 26 degrees.
Saturday will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.
There is a 70 per cent chance of rain – 1 to 4 mm.