Scattered thunderstorms are possible today and tonight across the area as a cold front moves in from the northwest, according to the National Weather Service of Topeka.

A few strong to severe storms could also be possible this evening and tonight. On Friday, after morning showers and storms diminish, additional storm development is expected along the cold front during the late afternoon and evening hours.

Some of the storms may be severe with damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes possible. A cooler and dry weekend is on tap for the area with highs in the 70s for Saturday and Sunday.

Today: Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.Friday: Not as warm. Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning…then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.Friday Night: Cooler. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

Saturday: Cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

Monday: Sunny. Highs around 80.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.