Isolated Thunderstorms... Warm Weather

Although the chance remains for isolated thunderstorms, nothing widespread or significantly severe is expected, thus the highlight for the week continues to be the warm and calm weather. Highs today can be expected to reach the upper 70s to lower 80s across the state, with lows tonight falling into the mid 50s to near 60 from east to west. A disturbance combined with adequate instability will allow for numerous thunderstorms to develop on the western plains. A few of these thunderstorms will make there way into the central plains, with more than a 50/50 shot of a thunderstorm along the Missouri River valley tonight. These storms are not expected to be severe, although some small hail and gusty winds may likely accompany storms overnight.

Isolated thunderstorm chances continue in the forecast for nearly the entire state on Thursday and Thursday night. Thursday highs should be in the upper 70s, and a few 80s, throughout the state. Lows overnight in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

The chance of a thunderstorm or two continues for the northeast portion of the state on Friday, but the chances diminish by the evening hours. Highs for the final day in the work week look to be near 80, to the mid 80s in the west. Lows to begin the weekend will remain fairly mild in the upper 50s and lower 60s.