Storms possible this afternoon

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National Weather Service graphic

Scattered non-severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon with another round possible overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe storms are possible on Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening, the weather service said.

All modes of severe weather are possible with damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning and flash flooding the main threats, according to the weather service. However, a few tornadoes are possible as well.

Today there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 89, with a south wind of 3 to 8 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72, with a south wind of 5 to 8 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.

Tuesday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and some of them could be severe, according to the weather service. The high will be near 90, with heat index values as high as 97. There will be a south southeast wind of 7 to 17 mph with gusts as high as 26 mph. Between a tenth and quarter inch of rain is possible.

Tuesday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71. A south southwest wind of 8 to 14 mph may gust as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts may be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

Rain leaves the forecast for the rest of the week. Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said. There will be a south southwest wind of 3 to 8 mph. Wednesday night, the low will be around 74, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 95, according to the weather service. Thursday night, expect a low of 73.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 91, the weather service said. Friday night, the low will be around 59.