Wednesday starts partly sunny and quiet, with temperatures in the upper 60s and a light breeze out of the ESE. It will not stay quiet for long. Through the late morning and into the afternoon, clouds and sunshine will mix as winds pick up from the south-southwest at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. The temperature climbs to a high near 90, and the air should feel close to the actual reading.
By late afternoon, the forecast turns more active. There is a 55% chance of thunderstorms, and some could become severe. The main concerns are damaging wind, hail, flash flooding and even an isolated tornado. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Into the evening, thunderstorms remain possible before beginning to break up later at night. It will stay humid and breezy early, then gradually calm down overnight as skies start to open up. The low by early Thursday falls to around 65.
The allergy index is moderate Wednesday, with grass and tree pollen as the main allergens.
Thursday looks much quieter, with a high near 77 and a low around 60. Expect a less humid day with a mix of clouds and sun, plus a calmer breeze.
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