ABC-7 First Alert: Winds increase Thursday, followed by cooler temps and weekend rain chances

An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for increased winds Thursday. An upper low will bring increased winds to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to between 40 to 45 mph. The region will start mostly cloudy in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon. The next cold front moves in this weekend bringing a chance for showers and colder temperatures.