in east central KS and west of Highway 81 in north central KS. If storms are able to develop in these areas through early evening, they could be strong to severe with hail and damaging wind possible. A much better chance for storms is expected overnight as a cold front crosses the area. A few of these storms may produce hail or damaging wind as well…mainly west of a line from Hiawatha to Manhattan to Herington. Pockets of heavy rain are also possible through tonight.
Today: Breezy. Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Tonight: Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening…then thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows around 52. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday: Cooler. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 66. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
Friday: Cooler. Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday Night And Saturday: Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Monday And Monday Night: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows around 50.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.