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Scattered Thunderstorms Expected

Warmer; Chance Showers/Storms Thu Night-Fri

Scattered thunderstorms are expected late this morning into the mid afternoon. Lightning is possible, with some brief gusty winds. Severe weather is not expected. If you plan on being outdoors remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.

Temperatures will warm up this week, with highs Today into Thursday into the 70s well inland each day. Temperatures will turn cooler later this afternoon and evening from northeast to southwest, with a passing backdoor cold front. Onshore winds Wednesday and a lake breeze Thursday should keep areas near the lake cooler. A cold front moving toward and across the region Thursday night into Friday will bring increasing chances for showers and some thunderstorms.