Beautiful weather settles in ahead of Friday's chance for rain

If you were a fan of Wednesday's weather, then you're really going to love the forecast for today. Today is when the full effects of Tuesday's frontal passage is set to arrive, resulting in comfortable temperatures and lower humidity. In fact, we're likely going to see our coolest day since June 11th.

Temperatures this morning are sitting 10°-15° cooler compared to Wednesday morning, with most waking up in the upper 50s. The cooler start to our day will pave the way for a cooler afternoon as temperatures struggle to climb out of the 70s. 

It's also important to note that dew points later on will be sitting very comfortably in the low 50s. This will occur under sun-filled skies to start, with fair-weather cumulus clouds popping up for the afternoon. All in all, a perfect day for outdoor plans and for those who plan to attend "Dinner on the Dock" at the Prairie Street Brewhouse this evening.    

Clouds increase overnight, leaving temperatures slightly warmer come Friday morning. This is all in response to an area of low-pressure that zips across the midsection of the lower 48. 

With tomorrow's cloud cover does come the chance for showers and a few isolated thunderstorms. I will say, forecast models have really backed off the idea of tomorrow featuring heavy rain potential. 

Which, considering how much rain we have seen over the past week or so I'm okay with. But I would still think a few heavy downpours will be possible, especially if we do see a few storms develop. With that being said, the best chances will arrive during the afternoon and evening, with chances lingering into the first half of Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center continues to keep the entire region under a level 1 of 5 Marginal Risk for severe weather, with damaging winds being the main concern. 

Another cold front is scheduled to pass though over the weekend, resulting in another cool down. Highs peak in the low 80s Saturday before cooling back into the low 70s Sunday. 70s continue into next week, with 80s making a return by Tuesday.