Storms tonight and Thursday, warm weekend
TONIGHT: Showers and t-storms are likely with isolated severe storms possible, mainly south of I-70. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are the main threats Some of the storms will produce heavy rain. It will stay mild with lows in the low to mid 60s.
THURSDAY: There will be a good chunk of dry time during the day on Thursday with mostly cloudy skies and high temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Showers and storms will develop ahead of a cold front south of HWY 50 from mid-afternoon into the evening with the best chance of rain in the Ozarks near I-44. A few storms could become severe with the main threats large hail and damaging winds.
EXTENDED: Rain will likely move out by early Friday morning near I-44, leaving us dry as we head into the weekend. It will be less humid heading into the weekend. High temperatures will stay in the low 70s Thursday and Friday, warming into the upper 70s Saturday and low 80s Sunday. The warming will continue into early next week with highs in the mid to upper 80s Monday and Tuesday. Please check for updates here and on ABC17 News.