About a third of an inch of rain was recorded Monday at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, and more is possible today, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a 40 percent chance of rain, with severe storms possible. The NWS expects new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

Today's high will be around 79 under mostly cloudy skies.

Here is the forecast for the week:

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Occasional showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 76. Calm wind becoming west between 10 and 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.