Enjoy the pleasant 80-degree temperatures Thursday and Friday before a significant weather system brings storms and much cooler conditions for the weekend.

Weather hazard maps have nearly 100 colors including six variations of red, a "bisque," "moccasin," cornflower blue, and Dodger blue. Experts are working to simplify the alerts.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, lightning and heavy rainfall to Central Texas, the National Weather Service said.

Cuts to the federal weather forecasting agency have been criticized in the wake of a deadly flooding event in Texas, where local offices were understaffed.

As Hurricane Erin passes through the northern Atlantic Ocean, it could impact coastal communities around the Cape and Islands and bring heavy wind gusts on Thursday.

We should prepare for a rapid transition from summer-like conditions to a much cooler, more autumn-like weather pattern in the coming days.

The Orlando National Weather Service warns of rough weather in Florida with a High Surf Advisory and high rip current risks. Thunderstorms and showers are likely, with heavy rainfall possible inland into early next week.

The latest streak of hot and humid weather will be coming to an end, as temperatures will likely return to the upper 80s, which is typical for this time of year in Kansas City, the National Weather Service. Even cooler air is on the way next week, which will make it feel more like fall than summer. National Weather Service in Kansas City

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hurricane Erin is expected to create significant coastal hazards for Staten Island on Thursday and Friday, with high surf, potential beach erosion and moderate coastal flooding. The National Weather Service has issued several advisories for the area, warning residents of dangerous conditions along the shoreline.

The National Weather Service is reporting that Loveland will be sunny with a high near 95 on Wednesday and a high near 98 on Thursday — the last two days this week expected to be in the 90s.

An abrupt change in the weather this weekend has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for Trinity, Lake and the interior portions of Mendocino and Humboldt counties. Temperatures will likely reach triple-digits in areas from Hoopa to Garberville,