ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Expect sunny and warm weather through midday on Wednesday before showers and thunderstorms develop starting in the afternoon.

Temperatures will be near record levels once again on Wednesday, close to 90 degrees. After a nice morning, if you will be out and about later especially between 3-8 p.m., keep an eye to the sky for storms.

Not everyone will see severe weather but a few storms may strengthen enough to bring torrential downpours and local flooding. There could also be damaging wind gusts, local power outages, hail, and lightning.

According to the National Weather Service, the best defense against thunderstorms is to simply stay inside. The service says that, if you are caught outside during a storm, take shelter in an enclosed building or hard top car as soon as possible.

Avoid open spaces, isolated objects, high ground, and metallic objects. As for boaters, the weather is going to be nice to start the day but staying out and away from bodies of water when the storm approaches is best. Also, remember to bring pets inside and securing loose objects outside. With spring sports still ongoing, make sure to postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.

Scattered showers and thunder into Wednesday night will clear by Thursday morning with cooler and drier weather on Thursday afternoon into Friday. Stay tuned to News10NBC for latest updates on the timing of storms.