gpt-5.2 Analysis · Mar 16, 2026
Showers and thunderstorms are expected essentially all day with a 100% precipitation chance and potential for severe storms producing heavy rain, creating hazardous driving conditions. Strong winds with gusts up to 41 mph add risk, especially during heavier downpours and storm periods.
- 01 Thunderstorms throughout the day (hourly periods show thunderstorms from 07:00 through at least 22:00 local).
- 02 Daily forecast notes some storms could be severe and produce heavy rain; rainfall totals around 0.75–1.0 inch during the day plus additional 0.5–0.75 inch at night, increasing risk of ponding/hydroplaning.
- 03 Very high precipitation probabilities most hours (often 80–97%).
- 04 Breezy to windy conditions: sustained S/SW winds roughly 13–24 mph with gusts up to 41 mph (crosswind risk and harder control in heavy rain).
- 05 Night period drops to around 32°F with ongoing precipitation; while precipitation type isn’t specified as freezing, near-freezing temperatures increase uncertainty for slick spots (especially on bridges/overpasses).
- 06 Visibility data is not provided, so reduced visibility in heavy rain/thunderstorms is likely but cannot be quantified, lowering certainty on exact impacts.
Avoid non-essential driving today, especially during storms and heavier rain. If you must drive: Morning: the least-bad window appears early, around 07:00–08:00, but still expect scattered storms (drive only if necessary and allow extra time). Evening: delay travel until as late as possible; if unavoidable, try a brief window around 20:00–21:00 when hourly precipitation probability is relatively lower (~57%), but thunderstorms are still likely—be ready to pull over if conditions worsen. Use headlights, slow down to prevent hydroplaning, and use extra caution for strong gusts and potential slick spots late night near 32°F.