Late afternoon thunderstorms expected – again – throughout the region

The trend of late afternoon thunderstorms continues Thursday throughout the region according to the National Weather Service regional office in Mount Holly, N.J.

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Weather should settle before 8 p.m.

Tonight, look out for patchy fog after 1 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Here is the extended forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Source: Berkshire mont