CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Cloudy and cool this afternoon with temperatures in the 50’s, some showers cannot be ruled out. The chance of strokes will start to increase tonight as an area of low pressure begins to move towards us. A warm front will try to move through the area at night, but how far north it will move is questionable. This will create a steep gradient in temperatures in Lowcountry tomorrow. Temperatures can range from 40 degrees inland to 60 degrees along the coast tomorrow morning. The evolution of this front will also play a role in the movement or not of storms in the area on Thursday afternoon and evening. Rains and storms are possible, some of which can be severe to severe. Heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusts of wind and an isolated tornado are possible. With the potential, we declare a First Day of Alert Time on Thursday. Make sure you stick with the Live 5 Weather app to get the latest information. The associated cold front will finally clear the area on Friday, with likely rains in the morning and sunshine in the afternoon. The drier air will arrive on Friday afternoon and the weekend looks almost cloudless.