Two Rounds of Rain

Rain chances will increase considerably today as an upper air trough to our north pushes a cold front toward the region over the next 24 hours. The main precipitation associated with the front currently extends along and north of the I-40 corridor, but this precipitation shield will slowly advance to the southeast throughout the day. Before we deal with that precipitation, scattered showers and thunderstorms should develop this afternoon. All in all, it would be a pretty good idea to take an umbrella with you to work or class. We should get a good supply of sunshine this morning, which will warm temperatures up quickly. Cloud cover will quickly increase this afternoon, but highs should be able to top out near 88. The cold front will be knocking on the state's door overnight, and this should allow for a better chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, especially after midnight. Lows should be near 72 tomorrow morning. After the front passes through tomorrow, it looks like a beautiful late summer weekend with highs in the 80s and lows possibly dropping into the 50s!