Severe weather threat returns Thursday

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • Chance for a shower or storm toward morning
  • Strong storms possible Thursday afternoon
  • Turns much cooler to start the weekend

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DETAILED FORECAST

Clouds will be on the increase late tonight with a chance for a shower or storm toward morning, StormCenter 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell said.

Temperatures will remain mild, holding in the lower 60s, Elwell said.

Thursday: A few showers or storms will be possible early in the day with some clearing by early afternoon. More storms are expected to develop along and ahead of a cold front by late afternoon. A few storms could be strong or severe, potentially containing damaging winds and large hail. Temperatures will reach into the upper 70s before the cold front arrives. Showers and storms will move out near or shortly after sunset.

Friday: Skies will become mostly sunny with cooler temperatures filtering into the area. Highs will be in the upper 60s. Clouds will increase with a chance for showers late Friday night.

Saturday: Showers will be around during the morning hours with clouds lingering into the afternoon. Temperatures will be unseasonably cool with highs only in the upper 50s.

Sunday: A chilly start to the day is expected with the potential for some patchy frost in rural areas before sunrise. A mix of sun and clouds is expected through the afternoon with highs rebounding to near 60 degrees.

Monday: Sunshine and warmer temperatures will return as highs climb back into the upper 60s.