Today’s weather: Red flag warning, windy, stormy, sunny and 76

Red flag warning from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, March 31. (National Weather Service graphic)

A red flag warning is in effect today from noon until 7 p.m.

A storm accompanied by lightning and rain that moved through around 6 a.m. Monday, March 31, will be  followed by windy and mostly sunny weather, with an afternoon high near 76.

Temperatures were 63 at 8 a.m.

There is a slight chance for another thunderstorm in the late afternoon.

Wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 31. (National Weather Service graphic)

A wind advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday.

The red flag warning means that there is a very high fire danger today. Residents are asked to avoid outdoor burning.

A cold front will move through the area, with temperatures at 35 degrees Monday night.

Tuesday’s high will be 54 degrees, and Wednesday, 57.

On Wednesday, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in the region. inch of rain possible.

The chance of rain and storms continues on Thursday.

Red flag warning in effect

A red flag warning and wind advisory are in effect through 7 p.m. Sunday.

The warning  means there is a critical fire danger this afternoon as southerly winds develop.

Residents are asked to avoid outdoor burning.

There is a potential of winds from 25 to 28 mph with gusts up to 43 mph. Relative humidity levels will drop to 25 percent, and along with dry fuels and vegetation, it means a danger of fire.

Today’s high will be 76.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms here, after 4 a.m. and before 7 a.m.