First day of fall ushers in afternoon shower potential

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Today is officially the first day of fall! As average temperatures continue to slowly decline, chances for showers this afternoon climb. For most of the day, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching the low eighties. In the afternoon, a 40 percent chance of scattered showers in the valley may put a damper on some fall activities. That trend continues into tonight with thunderstorm potential before midnight joining the fray. Expect partly cloudy skies with overnight lows reaching the low fifties. Showers and a few rumbles of thunder will continue this morning before becoming more widespread this afternoon and evening. Precipitation will continue overnight into tomorrow. Some heavy rain, gusty winds and small hail will be possible under the stronger