The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko and surrounding counties.

According to the NWS, chances for thunderstorms will increase late this morning and into the afternoon in advance of a cold front moving through the area. A few thunderstorms have the chance to become strong to severe in the afternoon today. The areas with the highest potential for severe weather include Logansport to Goshen and Three Rivers to the Michigan state line.

The NWS notes damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and frequent lightning appear to be the primary threats of these storms. The thunderstorms may also produce locally heavy rainfall.

Chances for showers and thunderstorms will return Friday into this weekend.