Batten down the hatches. The National Weather Service is forcasting severe thunder storms in our area until about 9 p.m.

NWS expects an 80 percent chance of showers and storms this afternoon. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Temperatures may hit a high near 86 degrees.New rainfall amounts could total between a tenth and quarter of an inch, with more possible during the thunderstorms.Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10 p.m., then there's a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Sunday.Sunday looks good, with partly sunny to sunny skies, and a high near 77 degrees.