Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region today, with some storms potentially turning severe and producing heavy rainfall.
Forecasters say rain and storms will continue through the afternoon, with the greatest concern lasting into the evening hours. Some downpours could bring rainfall totals of a quarter to a half inch during the day, with locally higher amounts possible in stronger storms. Winds will also be gusty out of the south at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 35 mph. The high temperature is expected to be near 66 degrees.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue before tapering off after about 2 a.m. Some storms this evening could still be severe and capable of producing heavy rainfall. Additional rainfall amounts between a half inch and three quarters of an inch are possible.
The bigger story overnight will be the wind shift and major temperature drop. South winds at 20 to 25 mph will turn west after midnight, with gusts up to 45 mph possible. Temperatures will fall sharply, dropping to around 28 degrees by morning.
Residents should stay alert for possible severe weather warnings this afternoon and evening, and be prepared for strong wind gusts and rapidly changing conditions overnight.
