Synopsis..........Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected tomorrow and Friday. Some of the activity will be locally heavy with gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. With more clouds, temperatures will be a little cooler for afternoon highs.

Lakes Area....

Tonight.................Partly cloudy skies. Lows in the upper 60's to near 70. Winds southeasterly less than 6 mph. No rain expected.

Thursday..............Mostly cloudy skies with a 60 percent coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Highs near 90. Winds southeasterly at 6-18 mph.

Triangle

Tonight.................Partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent coverage of coastal showers. Lows near 70 to thelower 70's. Winds southeasterly at 2-8 mph.

Thursday..............Mostly cloudy skies with a 60 percent coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80's. Winds southeasterly at 6-18 mph.

Greg Bostwick