A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. today.

The forecast:

Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. High near 75. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night: Areas of fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.