A system that moved in overnight from the southwest has already brought widespread, heavy rain and fog to the area, creating wet and potentially hazardous travel conditions across the area.
Additionally, a wind advisory the south and southeast set to bring wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour will go into effect at 8 a.m., adding to travel concerns across the area.
According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, heavier rain pockets will move to north as the morning progresses.
And though some rain is expected to taper off at times, strong winds will remain.
Track the weather live using NBC's Live Doppler 5 interactive radar.
Full forecast here.
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