Showers in forecast

Rain is in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Showers are in today’s forecast, with a few storms moving in late tonight through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

No severe weather is expected with the first round, according to the weather service. Widespread storms then could move in late Wednesday through Thursday morning, the weather service said. Strong winds and small hail are possible.

There is a conditional severe weather threat for Thursday afternoon and evening, according to the weather service. If the area becomes unstable, isolated strong storms will become possible, with strong winds and hail the main threat.

From one to two inches of rain are expected Wednesday through Thursday with higher amounts possible, the weather service said.

The rains could lead to local flash flooding and minor river flooding, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be cloudy, with a high near 52, and a light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 100 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 48 with an east southeast wind of 5 to 7 mph. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 a.m., then showers likely between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 69 with a south southwest wind of 7 to 10 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 60 with a south wind of 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts will be between a quarter and half-inch.

Thursday, there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and a thunderstorm possible before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 74, with a south wind of 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 30 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 30.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 38, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 42, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 29, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 47, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a low around 35, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 56, the weather service said.