Today's Weather: Thunderstorms Early, Warmer Later

Morning starts with a chance of thunderstorms in spots, mostly cloudy skies, and a chilly feel around 54 degrees. Winds come from the west at about 6 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. As we move into the afternoon, clouds thicken but temperatures climb to a high near 64 degrees, making it a bit warmer. Expect light rain with about a 55% chance, so keep an umbrella handy.

Evening brings more thunderstorms, this time a bit stronger, with moderate rain and winds shifting southerly near 7 mph, gusting up to 14 mph. Rainfall could reach a tenth of an inch, and thunder will rumble off and on. Overnight, the storms continue to ease, leaving mostly cloudy skies with lows dropping back to 54 degrees.

Tomorrow looks brighter and warmer with a high near 78 degrees and a low around 56. Expect periods of clouds and sunshine with a brief shower possible. It will be breezy with winds up to 15 mph. The day ends with heavy thunderstorms late, bringing a risk of flooding downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts.

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