FORECAST: Warm start before isolated storms pop up

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FORECAST:

• Warm start to this Friday morning.

• We won’t be heating up as much today compared to the near 90 degrees yesterday.

• Highs still warm to the mid-80s this afternoon as more clouds move in.

• Isolated storms fire up late day, especially out west toward the mountains.

• A few may make their way into the metro by the evening but should fall apart after sunset.

• More activity starts up overnight and will be with us off and on all weekend.

• It won’t be a washout for weekend plans, but you may need some indoor plans at times.

• Heavy rain and lightning are the main threats. No major storms are expected.

• Temps cool back to the upper 70s.

• More unsettled weather is likely into early next week.

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