The Storm Prediction Center has placed the tri-state region in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms for later today, according to the National Weather Service.
The combination of an approaching cold front, a few hours of daytime heating and sufficient low level moisture will provide the ingredients to produce a few strong to severe thunderstorms later today.
The main threat for severe weather would be in the form of hail and strong winds.
Once the front moves into the region late today, the severe weather threat will diminish.