The chance of precipitation during the day remains at 30%. The likelihood of rain increases significantly tonight, with showers and thunderstorms probable before 2 a.m., followed by a chance of showers continuing overnight. The National Weather Service puts the chance of precipitation at 70% for the evening hours.

Inland (including Danbury, Waterbury, Greater Hartford, Windham): Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe. Highs: 82-88. Litchfield Hills (including Torrington, Litchfield, Winchester): Mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day. Highs: 78-84.

On Sunday at 5:15 a.m. a flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9:15 a.m. for Monmouth and Ocean counties.

EDT the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 5:15 p.m. EDT for Kent and Ottawa counties.

Summer is a busy time for lightning strikes, which kill about 20 people and injure many others across the United States each year, officials said.

A report was issued from the NWS Blacksburg VA on Saturday at 7:32 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8 p.m. for Wilkes and Yadkin counties.

Tampa residents will experience a mix of sun and thunderstorms with potentially dangerous heat indices reaching up to 106°F. The NWS advises precautions against heat-related illnesses.

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 8:08 p.m. EDT on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. EDT for Alpena, Oscoda and Alcona counties.