'Heavy' Thunderstorms Predicted For Montco Wednesday

If you’re planning to do something outside after work today, keep your eye on the forecast.

The Weather Channel is calling for “heavy” thunderstorms Wednesday in Montgomery County.

According to Weather.com, there is a 100 percent chance of thunder and rain around 4 p.m., with the storms getting heavy by 5 p.m.

The rain will taper off an clear by nightfall, the forecast says. Check back to Patch for updates regarding cancellations of outdoor community events.

Here’s the hourly forecast this afternoon in Montgomery County:

2 p.m. - cloudy

3 p.m. - 60 percent chance of thunderstormrs

4 p.m. - 100 percent chance of thunderstorms

5 p.m - 75 percent chance of ”heavy” thunderstorms

6 p.m. - 60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms

7 p.m. - 45 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms

8 p.m. - 35 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms

9 p.m. - 35 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms

10 p.m. 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms