Another round of scattered severe storms is likely late this afternoon and evening across all of northeast Kansas. Timing for storms to initiate is in the 4 to 6 PM period with storms becoming more widespread towards the evening. Large hail, Damaging Wind Gusts, and Localized Flooding are the main hazards. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. A second round of more widespread severe storms is forecast for Thursday afternoon and evening as the dryline pushes further east into the area. Confidence is increasing for all severe weather hazards on Thursday.

Wednesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night  A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 10 mph.

Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.