Flood watch issued, 1-2 inches of rain tonight

A flood watch is in effect from 8 this evening through late tonight. An area of heavy rain is forecast to lift northeastward across the region tonight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with some locally higher amounts possible.

The heaviest of the rain is expected to fall over only a few hours. As a result, localized flooding is anticipated on roadways and in areas of poor drainage. Small streams and creeks are already running high, so some flooding of local creeks and streams may occur as well.

The forecast:

This Afternoon: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 56. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.