Overspreading clouds this afternoon; Rain, storms to start overnight

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Today will be mostly sunny and warm, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms starting late tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Clouds will overspread the area throughout this afternoon, according to the NWS.

Highs will be around 78 degrees.

Overnight, clouds will gradually increase, with rain and storm chances starting up around 4 a.m. and lingering through dawn on Sunday.

Lows will be around 62 degrees.

On Sunday, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms beginning early morning and throughout the day, with more rain likely by the evening. Temperatures will be warm again, with highs around 77 degrees.

An isolated strong or severe storm may occur, the NWS said. Damaging winds and large hail would be the primary threats. Heavy rain may result in localized flooding, the NWS added.

Showers will be likely with a chance of thunderstorms throughout the night, with temperatures dipping to around 63 degrees.

Rain chances are expected to occur after the sun rises on Monday, with possible thunderstorms Monday afternoon. Showers will be likely until after midnight, though the NWS predicted a chance of rain that will continue through morning on Thursday.

There will still be a chance of thunder throughout the day and overnight with intermittent rain on Monday, coming to an end around dawn on Tuesday.

Temperatures will climb a little more during the day, to a high around 76 degrees, then fall to a low around 59 degrees.

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