Severe Weather Possible Monday Night

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Rockingham County through 9 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

"A weak cold front will provide a focus for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening," according to the weather service. "While the activity that develops will be hit and miss a few of the thunderstorms will probably become strong to severe. The primary threats with this activity will be large hail and damaging straight line wind gusts. Dangerous cloud to ground lightning is also expected with any of these thunderstorms. In addition, brief heavy rainfall may result in some localized poor drainage street flooding."

There will be a chance of showers in Salem on Tuesday, with a high of 73. The sun returns on Wednesday, with the high temperature expected to be around 74.