We're off to a clear & cool start to the day with highs expected to soar back into the lower 80s this afternoon. Smoky skies will give our Royal Blue skies a milky white look at times today. Warmer air continues to move in heading into Friday. But a strong front will make the push for KC over the weekend, dropping temperatures significantly for next week. We track that in the update here! FOX4 meteorologists Joe Lauria, Karli Ritter, Michelle Bogowith, Alex Countee and Jacob Lanier will keep you apprised of any severe and dangerous weather in our area. Watch their reports on your television, online, and on our Facebook page Use FOX4 Interactive Radar to track storms in your area Download the FOX4KC news apps:  iPhone and Android