Monday starts mostly cloudy and warm, with temperatures in the mid-70s early and a sticky feel by midmorning. A few showers are already around, and the air will stay humid as the day gets going. By afternoon, expect the steadiest round of weather, with widespread showers and thunderstorms likely. Some storms could produce heavy rain, and localized flooding will be the main concern. The high reaches about 80, with south-southwest winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. It may feel closer to 84 during the warmest part of the day.
Into the evening, skies stay cloudy and the threat for rain does not fully shut off. A stray thunderstorm remains possible, especially early, before activity becomes more isolated later tonight. Roads and low-lying spots could still have standing water where heavier rain falls during the day. Overnight stays warm and muggy with a low near 71, and it may still feel a little more like 73.
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A Flood Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Monday through late tonight for the area because repeated thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding in poor-drainage and low-lying locations.
The allergy index includes high tree pollen and moderate grass pollen today.
Tuesday turns hotter, with a high near 90 and a low around 74. A spotty morning thunderstorm is possible, but the overall trend is for a warmer, very humid day with some breaks in the clouds.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
