WHAT'S NEW: A threat of flooding from heavy rain with isolated strong to severe storms is possible Thursday evening.

WHAT'S NEXT: Sunny weather returns for the weekend.

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo says strong storms on Thursday may bring flooding and damaging winds.

FORECAST:

OVERNIGHT: Increasing clouds. Dry and mild. Lows around 58.

THURSDAY - STORM WATCH: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy to start. A stray morning shower or two. Rain picks up in coverage and intensity into the afternoon and evening hours. Rain will be heavy at times with isolated, strong to severe storms with potentially damaging winds. Flooding will be possible. Highs near 68. Lows around 55, with improving weather after midnight. Clears overnight.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 67. Lows near 47.

SATURDAY: A great start to the weekend. Sunny with highs around 65. Lows near 52.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. A shower or two cannot be ruled out. Highs around 67. Lows near 50.