There is a good chance that the area stays dry today although there is a 20% chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80s. We are still watching for the chance for thunderstorms tomorrow for the 4th of July holiday. The better chances for storms will be in the evening. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.