Good morning, and welcome to the Daily Umbrella Podcast for Thursday, Aug. 13. Here are the stories and things you need to know to get your day started. …

First, we have some weather to talk about. The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for today because of the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this morning. Those storms are expected to move through central Iowa during the morning hours, creating a potentially disruptive start to the Iowa State Fair. Today’s forecast calls for morning thunderstorms, a high near 85 degrees, a low of 70 and an 80% chance of rain. Friday also brings a chance of morning thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and a 40% chance of rain. The good news? Saturday is looking mostly sunny, with a high near 89 and only a 20% chance of rain. So, if you are heading to the State Fair today, keep an ...