Today’s weather: Red flag warning, windy, stormy, sunny and 76

Red flag warning from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, March 31. (National Weather Service graphic)

A red flag warning is in effect today from noon until 7 p.m.

A storm accompanied by lightning and rain that moved through around 6 a.m. Monday, March 31, will be  followed by windy and mostly sunny weather, with an afternoon high near 76.

Temperatures were 63 at 8 a.m.

There is a slight chance for another thunderstorm in the late afternoon.

Wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 31. (National Weather Service graphic)

A wind advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday.

The red flag warning means that there is a very high fire danger today. Residents are asked to avoid outdoor burning.

A cold front will move through the area, with temperatures at 35 degrees Monday night.

Tuesday’s high will be 54 degrees, and Wednesday, 57.

On Wednesday, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in the region. inch of rain possible.

The chance of rain and storms continues on Thursday.