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2017 British Open Saturday weather forecast should improve at Royal Birkdale

Less rain and wind coming for the final two rounds of the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Less rain and wind for the last two rounds of the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Less rain and wind for the last two rounds of the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Less rain and wind for the last two rounds of the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club

There is a slight chance of showers and storms for The Open Championship on Saturday and Sunday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, but it appears both days will be mostly dry.

SATURDAY — THIRD ROUND WEATHER FORECAST

We will see a break from the rain Saturday. There is a chance of an isolated shower or storm. Most of the time should be dry with a mix of sunshine and clouds. Winds will be out of the south-southeast between 5 to 10 mph changing to the northwest later in the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the low to middle 60s.

SUNDAY — FINAL ROUND WEATHER FORECAST

Showers and possible thunderstorms return for Sunday. Winds will change direction, and it will be cooler into the low to middle 60s. Winds will be out of the northwest between 10 to 20 mph with occasional gusts up to 25 mph. Skies will be cloudy to mostly cloudy, and the best chance for showers and storms will be toward the afternoon.

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