Rain returns to forecast today

Thunderstorms and rain are in today’s forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)

Thunderstorms are moving into the area this morning and afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Rainfall in most areas may see about a quarter-inch of rain, with 1 inch or more possible in some isolated areas, the weather service said.

Widespread severe weather is not anticipated, but a few of the showers also may include small hail and gusty winds, up to 40 mph, according to the weather service.

Widespread flooding is not anticipated, but local streams could be swollen from previous rains and isolated flooding cannot be ruled out, the weather service said.

The forecast returns to dry weather in the mid-90s on Saturday and Sunday.

Today, there is a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75 with a south southeast wind of 6 to 13 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 69 with a south southeast wind of 10 mph. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 92, and a heat index as high as 99, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 10 to 13 mph will gust as high as 23 mph.

Friday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 73, according to the weather service. There will be a south wind of 5 to 8 mph.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high of 95 and a south southwest wind of 7 to 10 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday night, the low will be around 76 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Sunday, the high will be near 95 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said.

Sunday night, the low will be around 76 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny with a high near 93, the weather service said.

Monday night, the low will be around 75 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, the high will be near 93 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, the low will be around 74 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Expected rain amounts through Thursday night. (National Weather Service graphic)

Chance for thunderstorms Thursday night (National Weather Service graphic)