Thunderstorms expected this afternoon

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014: Widespread showers and thunderstorms developing by mid-afternoon. Mostly cloudy with temperatures rising towards the low 60s. Winds ESE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 85%.

Sunset: 8:56 p.m. 

Tonight. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Low 54F. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Thursday, May 8, 2014: Sunrise: 6:28 a.m. A few showers early in the day. Isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High 73F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Thursday night. Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Low 59F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.