Isolated strong storms, local flooding possible Wednesday

Rainfall totals Wednesday and Thursday (National Weather Service graphic)

The National Weather Service says thunderstorms will be possible on Wednesday, and rain is in the forecast for the next few days.

Some of the strongest storms are expected south of Highway 36 and will be capable of producing isolated instances of large hail up to 1 inch in diameter, the weather service said.

More than one inch of rain is expected across the entire area, according to the weather service. Local flooding also may become a concern Wednesday into Thursday in areas with the heaviest and most persistent rainfall.

In today’s forecast, there will be patchy fog before noon, with cloudy skies and a high near 58, the weather service said. A light east northeast wind will increase to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight, there is an 80 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 50, with an east wind of 10 to 13 mph. Between a quarter and a half-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 90 percent of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 58, with an east wind of 11 to 14 mph gusting as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts will be between three-quarters and one inch.

Wednesday night, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, with possibly a thunderstorm, according to the weather service. The low will be around 49 with an east wind of 6 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch is possible.

Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. It will be cloudy with a high near 57 and a north northwest wind of 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts will be between a tenth and quarter of an inch.
Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 41. Less than a tenth of rain is possible.

Friday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 56, the weather service said.

Friday night, expect partly cloudy skies with a low of 42, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 62, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is an 80 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 47.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 64, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers with a low of 49, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 64, the weather service said.