Wednesday starts warm and cloudy, with temperatures in the low 70s and a few rounds of rain already moving through the area. It will feel a little muggy early, with a light south wind around 5 mph. Through the morning, periods of rain and thunderstorms are likely, and the chance of rain stays high at 96%.
By afternoon, the day reaches a high near 78 as clouds break at times for a little sun. Even with a few brighter spots, another thunderstorm can pop up later in the day. Winds stay fairly light, generally out of the south-southeast at around 7 mph, with gusts up to 12 mph. It may feel closer to 85 during the warmest part of the afternoon.
During the evening, skies stay mostly cloudy and humid, and the risk for another thunderstorm sticks around. Rain chances ease some after sunset, but they do not disappear.
Overnight, the weather stays cloudy and damp with a low around 68. A leftover thunderstorm remains possible, especially early in the night, before things gradually quiet down toward Thursday morning.
The allergy index is worth noting Wednesday, with ragweed running high. Grass, mold and tree pollen are all in the low range.
Thursday looks better overall, with a mix of clouds and sun and a more typical summer setup. The high should reach 84, the low will be near 62, and while a stray shower cannot be ruled out, most of the day looks dry.
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