A Few Clouds, Warm but Less Humid

The cold front, which was responsible for several strong to severe thunderstorms around the area yesterday, currently is located just west of I-55. This front should push through the area later this morning and early afternoon and should drop dew points and temperatures a few degrees from yesterday. Skies should be partly cloudy this morning and give way to mostly sunny skies for a few hours this afternoon. Highs this afternoon will top out around 84, but lower moisture in the air will make it feel less sticky. The real indication that a front passed us will be tonight. Dew points should be in the lower 60s with light to calm winds overnight. Model guidance does indicate the development of patchy low clouds after midnight so I'll forecast a low of 61. Hot and dry conditions and will dominate the weekend and early next week weather as a trough develops over the West and a ridge blankets the Southeast U.S. The primary storm track will finally shift further south and will bring a return to more active weather across the Plains.