Showers and storms still look possible as we head through the evening. Some storms may be severe, but it continues to look like a pretty conditional threat. That means most folks will see regular rain with thunder, some people will see heavy rain, lightning and gusty wind, and only a few spots will see strong/severe storms.
The SPC is holding the Slight Risk, mainly for areas to the west of the region, today.
The threat for severe weather persists for us, sure, but the significant severe weather is less likely. If a tornado develops – and that a reasonable if – it is most likely going to be an EF-0 or EF-1 and only on the ground briefly.
This is far from a knock-down-drag-out kind of event. Just keep an eye to the sky and have the app nearby to keep you updated and you should make it through. If a warning is issued for your area, just get to that interior room and hang tight while the storm passes by.
The timeline for this is tonight between 9p and tomorrow morning at 6a.
Once the storms pass things should clear out pretty quickly and then we get ready for the next round of rain headed this way for the weekend – which is leaning toward just a chilly rain at this time.
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REGIONAL DAY TO DAY FORECAST
Today
Areas of dense fog this morning turning mostly cloudy with storms possible this evening. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with storms possible, generally before 3am. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph turning back to the west. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Less humid with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 40s.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Friday Night
Cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Cloudy with showers and a few storms possible. Severe weather less likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Cloudy with rain and storms ending by midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a shot for a few storms. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance for rain around 30 percent.
