Partly cloudy in the morning followed by scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 93F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%..

Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. Low 71F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.

I want to thank the good Samaritan who warned drivers not to cross Kirkham at North Elm during last week’s downpour. He had neither raincoat nor umbrella. His clothes were soaked. But he saved many motorists from being washed away by the flood. Thank you, anonymous friend!