The storms are expected to become weaker in the coming days, but another tropical depression is forecasted to form later in the week.

Summer will officially begin this coming Friday, but a summerlike pattern is already taking over with heat, humidity and storm chances this weekend and during the week ahead. As of early this Saturday morning a complex of strong to severe thunderstorms is pushing through western Kansas into central Kansas.

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking afternoon and evening downpours, with some showers lingering through sunset.

Barbara strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Monday. Some further strengthening is possible before it begins to weaken.

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman times out the chances for rain arriving this weekend. Temperatures climb as we dry out next week.

Tropical wave 2: A tropical wave is east of the Lesser Antilles, extending from 06N to 17N with axis near 57W, moving west around 17 mph. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are ongoing from 06N to 16N between 50W and 60W.

It's a good idea to open up your windows, throw on light layers, grab your sunglasses and pack some water as you get ready to head out the door and

We're tracking highs around ten degrees above average in the low 90's in Colorado Springs and high 90's in Pueblo and across the Plains. A slight

The Storm Track 8 Weather Impact team is tracking the return of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday.