Rain in today’s forecast

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Rain is in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.

A 30 percent chance of rain today will increase overnight to 80 percent.

Today’s high will be near 77, and winds will begin to pick up. Winds of 11 to 21 mph from the southeast could gust to as high as 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The likelihood of rain and storms increases after 4 a.m. Thursday. Between a tenth and quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in storms, is possible.

Some strong thunderstorms are possible Thursday orning as a cold front sweeps through the area. They are likely to start before sunrise, and small hail and strong winds are possible.

Showers and thunderstorms may continue Thursday before 1 p.m. The high will be near 70. Winds may gust as high as 23 mph.

The weather clears Thursday night, and Friday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 77. Winds could gust as high as 23.

On Saturday, Saturday night and Sunday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms returns. A chance of rain also is in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday. There is a potential for severe storms Sunday and Monday.

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