Good morning, it's Wednesday, June 26th. I'm Moneen Daley with your Mid-Columbia news from The Tri-City Herald. There will be slight chance of showers this morning, with thunderstorms possible after 11am. Highs will be near 79. The risk of thunderstorms increases this afternoon and evening, with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms, and a low around 55 degrees. The storms, with possible lightning, could bring a higher risk of fires to the Mid-Columbia area this afternoon and evening.