Warm-up well underway, few storms possible by Friday

Warmer Wednesday:

It's been a stellar start to June, with plenty of sunshine and highs hovering around 80-degrees - about as nice as it gets without high humidity levels. That quiet, comfortable weather pattern sticks around today as high pressure remains in control, keeping skies partly to mostly sunny. With a light southerly breeze, highs will tick up a bit compared to Tuesday, pushing a bit further into the low 80s, right around 84.  

Rain Chances Increase:
 
Thursday brings a bit more heat, with temperatures peaking in the mid to upper 80s. Along with the above-average warmth, expect an increase in cloud cover by the afternoon, which may be enough for a stray sprinkle or passing shower. 

  

Rain chances look a bit more promising on Friday, especially as we get into the afternoon. Showers, and even a few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out as the day unfolds. Right now, forecast models are honing in on the higher rainfall totals staying just to our north and west, but some areas could still pick up close to a half inch of rain - or even a bit more. 

  

As always, how much we see will ultimately depend on how Friday's rain and storm chances materialize. Severe potential is low but an isolated severe storm or two will be possible given the amount of energy, moisture, and lift in the atmosphere. 

For that, the Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire Stateline area under a level 1 of 5 Marginal Risk, with a higher potential for severe storms across Iowa and southern Minnesota.