A flash flood watch continues for our region through late tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight will be capable of producing torrential rainfall, with local amounts of 1 to 3 inches potentially occurring in a short period of time. This could lead to localized flash flooding.

The risk of flash flooding is highest in urbanized and low-lying areas. Rapid rises on small creeks and streams are possible.

A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising floodwaters may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.

Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued for your area.

The latest forecast:

This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 3 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Areas of fog before 8 a.m. High near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Low around 62. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday: A slight chance of showers before 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.