PM Thunderstorms, Warm

The main weather players today will be an upper air disturbance over the Southern Plains and a cold front that currently stretches from Illinois to Northeast Texas. These two features will approach the area later today and should ignite some isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. With stronger fields present throughout the troposphere today, a few of the storms that do develop could be on the strong side with an outside shot at a severe storm. Damaging winds and hail will be the primary threats. Before the thunderstorms develop, look for skies to be partly cloudy for the morning and afternoon hours which should really allow for some warm temperatures. In fact, I think we'll top out around 88 this afternoon. I think the best chance for showers and strong thunderstorms will be this evening with the approach of the cold front. The rain and storms should push to the east by 10 p.m. Afterward, skies will be partly cloudy and the low tomorrow morning should be near 68.