Election Day in North Texas started off cloudy with a few isolated storms.

Temperatures across North Texas Tuesday morning were about 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the same time Monday morning. If necessary, plan to bring a light jacket on the way to the election – Temperatures will only warm to over 60°C by the afternoon.

Tuesday morning’s scattered light showers will ease into the morning hours, but it’s not a bad idea to have an umbrella at the polls either.

Sunshine is on the way through Tuesday afternoon and highs will be in the 60s. Skies will be clear when polls close at 7 p.m. and temperatures will be in the low 60s to even upper 50s.

Looking ahead to the end of the week, CBS News Texas First Alert meteorologists issued a First Alert Weather Day on Friday for the possibility of strong to severe storms.

A strong cold front will move into North Texas during the day on Friday and with it will be a more extensive blanket of rain. The timing is still uncertain and needs to be refined. However, remain weather alert for strong to severe storms through Friday.

It’s still hurricane season and all eyes are on Tropical Storm Rafael. Rafael is moving northwest and will reach hurricane strength by Wednesday morning.