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Severe Weather Outlook TODAY

The rest of the Memorial Day holiday extended weekend will bring mainly dry conditions during the daytime hours, with the potential for isolated to scattered thunderstorms late in the afternoon and evening. A few storms today could be strong to severe. Highs through Monday are in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Tuesday is currently dry, with the potential for a more active period during the mid to late week time frame. Lot of uncertainties to iron out in the coming days.

Expecting dry conditions through most of the daytime hours today, with the potential for isolated to scattered thunderstorms increasing during the late day and evening hours. A few of these storms may be strong to severe, with large hail and damaging winds being the primary hazards. Be sure to stay weather aware later today and have ways to get warning information!