"They had forecast heavy rain, but we didn't realize the wind was going to be so severe."

The National Weather Service has forecast rain moving into the region from the Southwest overnight and through today, when the heaviest rain is expected.

Leucophyllum shrubs are legendary for their ability to "forecast" rain, usually blooming several days prior to a rainstorm, apparently in response to humidity.

Meteorologists say that they are not forecasting rain or very warm temperatures in the next few days.

"But we're going out on Friday" "We've left it too late to book" "They're forecasting torrential rain" "There's always next week"

PAGASA forecast more rain until 6 January in these areas.

Mr Payne also forecast "heavy and persistent" rain in the north of the country, which will move south overnight.

They're forecasting rain for tomorrow.

Meteorologists forecast clouds and rain for Thursday afternoon, with a 60 percent chance that the weather would be acceptable for the launching.

It currently forecasts rain, snow, freezing rain, ice pellets, and hail.