Windy & wet Wednesday with an elevated flood threat

Yesterdays 70s and sunshine are gone. Today turns wetter, windier and eventually cooler, with the biggest concern coming during the afternoon and PM drive.

Rain gets heavier this afternoon

Well still make a run at 70 today, but we get there early. Showers move in this morning, with steadier and heavier rain developing this afternoon. As the rain picks up, temps fall back through the 60s.

The rain itself may not be enough to cause major problems, but all those leaves clogging ditches and storm drains could slow down the water. That could lead to some ponding on roads and localized flooding, especially during the PM drive.

Itll be windy, too. Gusts could reach 35 mph at times.

Rain winds down tonight

The steadiest rain tapers off this evening and overnight. A few isolated light showers could still be hanging around Thursday morning, but most of the day should be drier.

The bigger change Thursday is the cooler air. Well hold in the 50s all day.

Even chillier by the weekend

Friday and Saturday get another step colder, with lake-effect rain showers possible at times.

And if youre making weekend plans, grab the heavier jacket. Afternoon temps only reach the 40s to near 50. Quite a turnaround from yesterdays sunshine and 70s.

5-Day Forecast:

Wednesday: Rain likely, heavy at times. | High: 70

Thursday: Looking mostly dry but cooler. | High: 59

Friday: Isolated showers. Even cooler. | High: 52

Saturday: Isolated showers. Even cooler again. | High: 50

Sunday: Looking drier, seasonable. | High: 54

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