Some scattered thunderstorms are possible this morning before the threat for severe weather increases this afternoon and evening according to the National Weather Service of Topeka. Small details such as surface winds and moisture will play a great role in the severe potential of any storms that do form. For now, the best chances for storms remains east of a Washington to Herington line between 5-10pm. Large hail, strong winds, and an isolated tornado or two are possible. Stay weather aware today and be prepared.

Tonight: Colder. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening…then slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Thursday: Cooler. Partly sunny with slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

Saturday: Warmer…sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

Saturday Night: Clear. Lows around 40.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

Monday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s