Tracking isolated afternoon storms before a warmer weekend

Today: Temperatures will top out just below 80 degrees before afternoon isolated storms roll through Central Missouri. The majority of Mid-Missouri looks to stay dry, but some areas will see small celled storms bring the potential for brief heavy downpours and smaller hail.

Tonight: Skies remain partly cloudy with overnight lows hitting the average mark in the lower 60's. Winds remaining out of the north at 5 mph.

Extended: Temperatures will continue to rise this weekend as winds return out of the southwest. Saturday looks to become mostly cloudy and dry. Saturday night into Sunday morning, chances of widespread showers and storms will increase thanks to an incoming low pressure system. A few stronger storms re possible, but the overnight timing will help limit the potential for widespread sever storms. Beginning Monday well above average heat will begin to set in place with his approaching the mid to upper 90's. The heat index is expected to surpass 100 degrees making for dangerous conditions with long exposure outdoors without proper hydration.