Rain, storms in forecast tonight and Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the area tonight and again on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Some storms may contain small hail but otherwise, widespread severe weather is not expected, the weather service said.

Temperatures will drop into the low to mid 30s Thursday morning as Canadian high pressure builds south across the lower Missouri Valley, according to the weather service.

These temperatures will likely result in the first frost of the season for areas along and north of Interstate 70, the weather service said.

Today’s forecast is sunny with a high near 77, according to the weather service. There will be a south wind of 5 to 13 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., the weather service said. The low will be around 57, with a south wind of 6 to 9 mph gusting to as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, most likely before 1 p.m. then a chance of showers, according to the weather service. The high will be near 60 with a north wind of 7 to 16 mph, gusting to as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday night, expect mostly clear skies, with a low of 38 and a north wind of 6 to 9 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday, temperatures will reach a high near 58 with an east northeast wind of 5 to 7 mph, according to the weather service. It will be sunny.

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., the weather service said. The low will be around 46.

Friday’s forecast is mostly cloudy with a high near 67, the weather service said.

Friday night, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 61, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 78, the weather service said.