The metro area is bracing for a round of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Temperatures will warm into the 80's with humid conditions during the afternoon.
According to First Alert Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord, storms will likely start developing after 4 pm to the west and southwest of the metro and move northeast into the evening.
Rusty says those do have the potential to become severe with the greatest threat near and south of I-80 through about 10 p.m. Hail and wind will be the biggest severe threat for the area. The greatest tornado threat will be near the Kansas border.
As the severe threat starts to diminish, showers and a few non-severe storms will persist overnight and extremely strong north winds will kick in.
A High Wind Warning is in place overnight. Wind gusts up to 65 mph are likely. That's enough to cause tree damage and power outages in the area. Be sure and secure any items around the yard that could blow away and cause damage.
Rusty says the wind, rain and clouds left over Wednesday morning will decrease quickly during the morning hours. Cooler and less humid air with highs in the 70's are expected Wednesday behind this storm system.