A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the area through 9 p.m.

Here’s the latest forecast:

This afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3 a.m., then a chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.