Rain in forecast tonight through Saturday

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Storms and showers are in the forecast from Wednesday night through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a chance for a few strong to severe storms Friday night, the weather service said.

From 1 to 3 inches of rain are expected, which may lead to localized flooding, according to the weather service.

Shower and storm chances will continue early next week as well, the weather service said.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 76 and a south southwest wind of 8 to 18 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of precipitation, according to the weather service. A slight chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m. The low will be around 56 with a south wind of 11 to 16 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Thursday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 67 with a south wind of 11 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a low of 59, according to the weather service. A southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph will gust as high as 20 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, the weather service said. The high will be near 74. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.

Friday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a low of 57, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 70, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 48, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 69, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 48, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 67, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a low of 50, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 71, the weather service said.