A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region through 10 p.m. The rest of the week is expected to be hot, with temperatures approaching 90 degrees.

The latest forecast:

This afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.