A flash flood watch is now in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday morning.

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring periods of heavy rain to our region from Monday into Monday night. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected to be common, with local amounts up to 3 to 4 inches possible.

There is the potential for flooding along small streams and creeks, on roadways and in areas of poor drainage.

The excessive heat warning remains in effect until 10 p.m., with heat index values up to 110 degrees due to temperatures in the mid 90s, and dewpoints in the mid 70s.

The most dangerous of the heat and humidity will occur through early this evening.

The latest forecast:

This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.