Storms May Impact Wednesday Morning Commute

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could make a mess of Wednesday morning commute, especially for those who hit the road early.

The heaviest rainfall will develop around midnight, the National Weather Service says. Up to a half-inch of rain with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms is expected to fall on the island. The bulk of the rain should be gone by 6-7 a.m., but the chance of rain and thunderstorms will continue through the afternoon.

" It is possible that any thunderstorms that develop have weak rotation, so the potential for a waterspout/weak tornado near the immediate coast will need to be monitored," the NWS said in a forecast discussion Tuesday night.

The good news: Thursday and Friday look just about perfect with lower humidity, sunny skies and highs near 80.

The full forecast:

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 70. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 65. North wind around 10 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 11 mph.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

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