Marginal risk for strong storms Thursday evening

TODAY: It’s another seasonably warm day across Mid-Missouri, as temperatures are climbing into the low and mid 80s. Through the day, westerly winds under 10 mph will pull in more warmth with highs topping out near seasonably values. We’ll also see building clouds through the day ahead of a strong cold front that will usher in cooler and drier air. This frontal passage is set to track through Mid-Missouri through the late afternoon and early evening hours, bringing with it a chance for strong storms. Storms look likely to start up after 3 PM. Any storms we see will have a threat for damaging winds and large hail. All of mid-Mo is under a marginal risk for severe weather, but widespread severe weather is not expected. Some areas may even stay dry through Thursday. Up to a .25″ of rain is likely by the end of the day.

TONIGHT: We will see drying conditions through the overnight hours, as cooler and drier air filters into the region. Skies will clear with winds out of the northwest up to 5 mph. By Friday morning it will be cool as overnight lows drop into the upper 50s.

EXTENDED: Friday, the cooler air will continue to filter into Mid-Missouri, with a nice treat in store for the region. Highs will only top out in the mid to upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. As it is summer, we will see temperatures warm a degree or two by Saturday, but clouds and the persistent northwest flow will keep temperatures hovering near 80 degrees. This will be about 8-12 degrees below average for the first week of August. The mild weather will continue into the weekend as high temperatures struggle to reach 80 degrees. A chance of showers and thunderstorms returns as we head through the evening hours on Saturday and into Sunday. This line of storms is likely to bring heavy rainfall amounts, primarily to those along and west of Hwy 63. Watch ABC 17 News and follow ABC 17 Stormtrack on Twitter for continued updates.