Damaging winds, hail possible today

Storms today could become strong to severe with damaging winds and hail, said Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek.

Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and overspread the area into the evening, he said. With highs today in the low to mid-80s, the heat and humidity could cause a few storms to be severe, and area football games could be impacted by rain and lightning.