Storms, high temperatures expected today – Weather could cool off late next week

Published 9:43 am Thursday, September 4, 2014

Warm temperatures today, followed by a cold front could fuel severe thunderstorms in the area tonight.

The National Weather Service is warning of a chance for storms with a chance for heavy rainfall, high winds and large hail later this afternoon and this evening.

Then, the Austin area could be in for quite the shift in temperatures over the next few weeks.

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Today, temperatures could reach highs of around 88 to 90. Heat indices could reach 95.

But more fall-like temperatures may not be far away. Some forecasts show highs in the lower 60s for late next week.