Showers and thunderstorms will affect the area this afternoon into this evening ahead of a strong cold front. These storms will have the potential to produce very heavy rain possibly leading to urban small stream, and poor drainage flooding. In addition, some of these storms could become severe and produce damaging winds.

The latest forecast:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. High near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.