A flood watch covers Phoenix as thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail and gusty winds move in Wednesday and Thursday. Sunny, cooler weather returns Friday.

Rain and possible thunderstorms are headed for Los Angeles through Thursday, with sunny skies returning just in time for the weekend.

Low clouds are expected in parts of the inland valleys early Wednesday, with showers possibly reaching the coast in the afternoon. Thunderstorm chances are greatest late Wednesday night into Thursday before the weekend warms up.