A cooler and cloudy afternoon is in store with highs in the 70s. Scattered thunderstorms are possible, mainly south of Interstate 70. Coverage of storms increases across all of northeast Kansas 
tonight as an upper disturbance enters western Kansas.
Brief heavy rainfall may easily lead to flooding concerns. The flooding potential increases this weekend as the main system shifts directly over the area, causing more widespread showers and thunderstorms. Best chances for precipitation at this time is Saturday evening through late Sunday evening.
If you are planning outdoor activities this weekend especially near lakes or rivers, be prepared to seek higher ground in the event heavy rain causes flash flooding. Relief from the rain chances may occur as early as Wednesday evening.
Today: Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 73. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Thunderstorms likely. Lows around 64. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday: Thunderstorms likely. Highs around 78. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night: Thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night: Thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday: Thunderstorms likely. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Monday Night And Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.