Storms in the forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday

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After a heat index near 100 degrees Tuesday afternoon, thunderstorms may be possible in the area Tuesday night and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong to severe storms could move into the region after midnight, the weather service said.

The severity of the Wednesday afternoon storms may depend on how the morning storms develop, but large hail and isolated severe winds are possible, according to the weather service.

Today, the forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 92, and a heat index approaching 98, the weather service said. There will be a south wind of 11 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph.

Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 75, with a south wind of 14 to 17 mph, gusting to 26 mph.

Wednesday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 88, the weather service said. The heat index could be as high as 95. A south southwest wind of 11 to 16 mph may gust as high as 24 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71, with a south wind of 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and storms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 93, with a south wind of 5 to 9 mph.

Thursday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

Friday, there will be a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 92, the weather service said.

Friday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., according to the weather service, with a low of 72.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 68.

Sunday, expect partly sunny skies with a high of 84, the weather service said.

Sunday night, the low will be 64 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny with a high near 85, the weather service said.