Hot, muggy with rounds of showers; Strong storms possible this evening

Storm clouds rolled through the Fairborn area Thursday morning, Aug. 1, 2024. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

Storm clouds rolled through the Fairborn area Thursday morning, Aug. 1, 2024. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

Today and Friday will be hot and muggy, with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could bring heavy rain and gusty winds, possibly causing localized flooding.

Today, there will be a chance of rain and storms throughout the day and overnight. Highs will be around 91 degrees, though humidity will make it feel closer to 102 degrees.

There’s a chance for strong to severe storms with damaging winds from 4 to 10 p.m. tonight, according to NWS. Large hail and heavy rains are also possible.

Overnight, temperatures will fall to around 73 degrees.

On Friday, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, and rain and storms will be likely in the afternoon and evening. Isolated stong wind gusts are possible. Highs will be around 87 degrees.

On Friday night, there will be showers and thunderstorms before midnight, with chances of both falling in the early morning hours, although there will still be a chance of showers and storms through morning on Saturday. Lows will be around 70 degrees.

On Saturday, the NWS predicted showers and a chance of thunderstorms during the day along with decreasing clouds and highs around 85 degrees. While severe storms are less likely, there is a greater chance for heavy rainfall.

Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 67 degrees.

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