Rain in forecast tonight; forecasters keep eye on rivers

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Rain and a few thunderstorms will overspread the region tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

While there is no strong or severe thunderstorm in connection with this rain, the rainfall could prolong ongoing flooding in certain areas, according to the weather service.

Thunderstorms are possible Friday night through Sunday. It is too early to determine if these storms may be severe or produce heavy rainfall, the weather service said.

Today, skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 63 and a northeast wind of 9 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a storm after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 50. Between a quarter and a half-inch of rain is expected.

Wednesday, showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The chance of rain is 70 percent. The high will be near 55. A northeast wind will be 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. Between a quarter and a half-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday is predicted to be a dry day with a high near 64, according to the weather service.

Rain is back in the forecast for Friday, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation, according to the weather service. Saturday and Sunday have a 50 percent chance of precipitation, and Monday, Memorial Day, has a 40 percent chance of precipitation.

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