A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk County until 4 p.m.

Today's forecast from the National Weather Service calls for showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 65. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 48.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 53.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.