Residents should prepare for a day of heavy rainfall and potential thunderstorms, particularly this afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting showers and thunderstorms mainly before 4 PM, followed by another round of showers and possible thunderstorms after 4 PM. Some storms could produce significant rainfall, with accumulations between three-quarters and one inch possible.

The high temperature today will reach a moderate 71 degrees, accompanied by a light south wind that will increase to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Wind gusts could reach as high as 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is a certainty at 100%. The unsettled weather is expected to continue into Saturday night, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 PM, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 PM and 9 PM. Again, some storms could bring heavy rainfall. The low will drop to around 49 degrees, with a west wind around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts in thunderstorms.

Fortunately, the weather is expected to improve significantly on Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees Fahrenheit. A west wind of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph, is anticipated. Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 45 degrees. The sunny conditions are predicted to continue into Monday, with a high of 71 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by mostly clear skies and a low around 46 degrees on Monday night. Tuesday promises mostly sunny skies with a high near 77 degrees . However, the chance of showers returns on Tuesday night, with a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 AM. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a low around 55 degrees.

Looking ahead to Wednesday, showers are likely, mainly after 8 AM. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Residents are advised to stay informed of the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions during periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Drive cautiously and avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding.