Wednesday starts warm and quiet, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s early. A little humidity is already in place, and it will be noticeable from the start, though the air should still feel close to the actual temperature.
By afternoon, clouds will mix in with the sunshine as the temperature climbs to a high near 89. It will feel more like 96 at peak heating. Winds stay light out of the southeast around 8 mph, with gusts near 13 mph. Most of the day looks dry, but the chance of rain rises late, with thunderstorms developing toward late afternoon. Some storms could turn heavy and bring localized damaging wind gusts.
During the evening, storms become more likely as skies turn mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms may bring brief downpours, and a few stronger cells could cause isolated wind issues. Rain chances continue to increase after sunset as the humid air sticks around.
Overnight, expect periods of showers and thunderstorms, some heavy at times, with rainfall becoming more widespread. The low will be around 70, and pockets of heavier rain could lead to minor flooding on roads in a few spots.
The allergy index is moderate today. Grass and mold are the main allergens, with mold levels especially elevated for sensitive groups.
Thursday looks cooler, with a high near 81 and a low around 69. Showers and thunderstorms remain in the picture, especially in the morning, with a muggy feel lingering through the day.
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