Strong storms possible Monday in metro-east

A hazardous weather outlook issued early Monday by the National Weather Service said a few strong to severe storms are possible in the metro-east. A flood advisory was also put into effect until 8:45 a.m. Monday in St. Clair and Monroe counties.

The National Weather Service predicted a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly before 1 p.m. Monday. Otherwise, Monday is set to be mostly cloudy with a high of 89.

Monday night has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the metro-east with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 72.

A full forecast is detailed below:

Tuesday...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High around 90. Light wind.

Tuesday night...Partly cloudy. Low in the mid 70s. East wind around 10 mph in the evening becoming light after midnight.

Wednesday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the upper 80s. Light wind.

Wednesday night...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low in the lower 70s.

Thursday...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the upper 80s.

Thursday night...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 70.

Friday...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the mid 80s.

Friday night through Sunday...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 70. High in the upper 80s.

This story was originally published July 25, 2016 at 6:33 AM with the headline "Strong storms possible Monday in metro-east."