The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry will remain in an unsettled weather pattern for much of the new workweek. Scattered showers and storms are likely Tuesday with a chance that there may be a few strong to severe storms.

Tuesday will begin with a few passing showers or storms after sunrise with coverage of rain increasing through the morning.

Thunderstorms will become more widespread around noon and after. Rain and storm chances will remain elevated into the evening.

Heavy rain at times will be an issue, especially during the afternoon commute. Some stronger storm cells may be able to drop a quick 1-2″ of rain.

While most storms will not be severe, any of the strong or severe storms will be able to produce damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and small hail.

Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s which will provide ample fuel to produce a few severe storms.

Rain chances will gradually decrease through Tuesday evening with temperatures cooling into the low to mid 70s.

Wednesday and into the weekend will feature more scattered rain and storms with afternoon highs reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s each day. While there will a low risk for a few severe storms each day, organized severe weather is not expected at this time.