Thunderstorms possible today, weather service says

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible today with the chance for an isolated severe storm south of Interstate 70, the National Weather Service said.

The main threats will be for damaging winds and large hail, according to the weather service.

Additional Thunderstorms will be possible Friday through Sunday; however, severe weather is not anticipated, the weather service said.
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There is the potential for a prolonged period of dangerous heat from the middle of next week through at least next weekend, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 88. A west southwest wind of 5 to 7 mph will change to northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 67.

Friday, the forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7 a.m. The high will be near 86, the weather service said. A light east wind will change to east northeast from 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Friday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The low will be around 68, with an east southeast wind of 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. The high will be near 86, with an east northeast wind of 5 to 13 mph, changing to south southeast in the afternoon.

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Three is the potential of a prolonged period of dangerous heat from the middle of next week through at least next weekend, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
Three is the potential of a prolonged period of dangerous heat from the middle of next week through at least next weekend, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)