FORECAST: Downpours, lightning expected this afternoon

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FORECAST:

• Things will be clear and calm this morning before rain chances come back this afternoon.

• However, we are not expecting any big storms today, just downpours with some lightning.

• Highs will remain around 80 degrees as another round of scattered showers and storms moves in this weekend.

• While these won’t wash out your weekend plans, you will need the umbrellas with you.

• The main threats again will be heavy rain and lightning, with a very low risk of strong winds.

• Temperatures are expected to hover in the upper 70s as drier weather makes its way to us next week.

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