The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather watch for showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday and Wednesday night.

These storms have the potential to produce locally heavy rain in a short period of time, which could lead to flash flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain could fall in the area.In addition, some of the thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening may be accompanied by frequent cloud to ground lightning and gusty winds.The forecast:This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.Wednesday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.