Damaging Winds Heading Our Way

It's not quite cold enough for Snowtember, but there is some weather heading your way, according to the National Weather Service.

That means you have some time to plan ahead for the wind and rain and possible power outages that often go along with windy, rainy storms in these parts.

• If you can plan a make ahead dinner that doesn't require electricity, you'll be one step ahead.
• Make sure you have flashlights or even head lamps for the kids (available wherever you guy camping gear, from Kmart to LLBean) so homework isn't an issue.
• Check in on elderly friends or relatives and make sure they are prepared and safe.
• Throw in a load of laundry ASAP if there are clothes you'll need for tomorrow.

Other than that, it's just a matter of time before we know the exact trajectory of the storm. Here's the latest:

• Today: Rain likely, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 15-25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.
• Tonight: Windy with rain and perhaps a thunderstorm overnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 2 a.m. Low around 64 degrees. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. 
• Wednesday: Showers in the morning will make way for partly cloudy weather in the afternoon. High near 67. Winds will hit from the northwestat 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.