Showers and thunderstorms tonight will be accompanied by heavy rainfall that could cause localized flooding of roadways and areas

of poor drainage. Also, the thunderstorms may be accompanied by strong wind gusts along with frequent cloud to ground lightning.

The forecast:

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 84. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.