Today’s weather will be sunny with a high of 66, followed by the possibility of severe storms on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
On Tuesday, a south southeast wind of 7 to 15 mph may gust as high as 22 mph. There is a chance of drizzle between 9 p.m. and midnight Tuesday.
Severe storms are still possible across the area Wednesday, Veterans Day, with strong, damaging winds over 60 mph, frequent lightning, and a threat for 1-inch to 2-inch hail and tornadoes, the weather service said.
Storms are likeliest before noon Wednesday. These storms will move out of the area by Wednesday evening, according to the weather service.
Strong winds through the day on Wednesday will bring concerns for fire spread. Outdoor burning is discouraged on Wednesday, the weather service said.
On Wednesday, strong southerly winds between 20 and 30 mph may gust from 35 to 40 mph, according to the weather service.
Relative humidity values will be in the 30 to 40 percent range, but with such strong winds, rapid fire growth is a concern, the weather service said.
By Wednesday evening winds will switch from the south to the west-northwest and pick up to around 20 to 30 mph with gusts approaching 40 mph, according to the weather service.
Thursday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 57, the weather service said. A west northwest wind of 9 to 15 mph will gust as high as 21 mph. Thursday night, the low will be around 33, according to the weather service.
On Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 53, according to the weather service. Friday night, it will be clear with a low of 37.
