Tim’s Thoughts:

The excessive heat that has plagued many of us for the past week or so finally lets up today with the arrival of a cold front. This front is going to have a very dramatic impact on our weather as we will go from highs well above average the past few days to well below average as soon as tomorrow. This front will also bring with it the chance of thunderstorms that could contain locally heavy rainfall. While there is the threat of some isolated severe storms I think some of these storms could put down some decent rainfall due to the storms training along our cold front. These storms will develop near the Tri-Cities and will start to intensify to our east. Behind this front highs in the 60’s and low in the low 40’s will be on the way for our Friday. The weekend looks incredible with temps in the 70’s and just absolutely beautiful fall weather. Another cold front moves through Monday night bringing another chance of thunderstorms and temps back into the 60’s by Tuesday.

Today: Increasing clouds with thunderstorms likely this afternoon with a high of 85 and a south wind gusting over 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low of 54.

Tomorrow: Sunny and much cooler with a high of 67 and a northeast wind at 10-20 mph.

Tomorrow Night: Mostly clear with a low of 44.

Saturday: Sunny and mild with a high of 72 and a southeast wind at 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear with a low of 49.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high of 77 and a south wind at 10-20 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear with a low of 57.

Monday & Monday Night: Increasing clouds with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 76 and a low of 51.

Tuesday & Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 68 and a low of 47.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 69.