Much of Mower County will be waking up to a line of thunderstorms today, but the National Weather Service says the storms will likely weaken as they track through the area.

The first batch of storms this morning is bringing brief heavy rains, frequent lightning, and the weather service said there’s still a chance for strong winds.

Thunderstorms are expected to redevelop this afternoon with heavy rain and lightning, but these storms are also not expected to become severe.

Weather outlook:

• Today: Periods of showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. East wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 8 mph.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
• Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph.

—Source: National Weather Service