Cooler temperatures are expected in late August for the Midwest and Northeast. Meanwhile, much of the West will not get the fall weather preview.

Scattered thunderstorms develop this afternoon primarily impacting areas along and north of the I-90 corridor. Sunny and hot weather moves in for the weekend and next week.

Friday starts off with some early morning showers before skies gradually begin to improve throughout the day. Highs will be cooler, staying in the low to mid 60s. The holiday weekend is shaping up beautifully.