WHAT'S NEW:A beautiful Wednesday is ahead with a few afternoon clouds.

WHAT'S NEXT: Heavy rain is possible on Thursday from the late afternoon through midnight.

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Alex Calamia says a beautiful Wednesday is in the forecast before rain arrives Thursday evening.

FORECAST:

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Lows in the mid- to upper-40s.

WEDNESDAY: Sun to start, with clouds increasing during the afternoon. Mild. Highs around 71. Lows in the upper-50s.

THURSDAY -WEATHER TO WATCH: Mix of sun and clouds to start with a stray morning shower. Rain moves in during the middle of the afternoon and could come with gusty winds. Localized flooding is possible. The best chance for rain is 6 p.m. to midnight.  Highs near 70. Lows in the mid-50s.  

FRIDAY: Early clouds quickly give way to mostly sunny conditions. Highs around 65. Lows near 47.

SATURDAY: A great start to the weekend. Sunny with highs around 62. Lows near 47.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny. A stray shower cannot be ruled out later in the day. Highs around 65. Lows near 50.