Weather Story

Two Areas of Showers/Storms for the AM Commute

Periodic Showers/Storms Today and Saturday

Heavy Rainfall on the Way for Today

Severe Storms Possible In the PM Hours Today

Two areas of showers and storms will move through the area over the next couple hours, just in time for the AM commute. Visibility will likely be reduced under these heavier showers/storms, making travel more difficult. Slow down and use extra caution on the roadways if you find yourself under these showers/storms!

An active weather pattern develops today, lasting through much of the day Saturday. Shower and storm chances (70-90%) will be seen across the area, with some strong to severe storms possible. Some heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding is also possible. Conditions should dry out by Sunday, making for a dry end to the weekend.

Along with today’s severe weather threat, heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding is also possible. Total rainfall for today through Saturday morning appears likely to range between 1-3 inches, and with rainfall rates of 1”/hour or more possible at times today, this could lead to flash flooding, particularly over urban and poor drainage areas. Be careful if you encounter areas of high water!

A few rounds of showers and storms will move through today into tonight, with some strong to severe storms possible this afternoon into the evening as a Level 1 and 2 of 5 risk for severe storms remains over most of the area. Most likely timing of severe storms is 2-9 PM. Isolated damaging wind gusts will be the main threat, with an isolated tornado as a secondary threat. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warning information, and seek shelter if you see lightning or hear thunder!