According to the National Weather Service of Topeka, scattered storms are expected today, mainly in northern Kansas although there is at least a slight chance across the entire area by late today. There is a small chance for a strong storm to produce damaging winds this afternoon with heavy rain possible as well. Widespread storms are expected through the day on Tuesday with heavy rain and possibly some flooding. Strong to severe storms will be possible mainly between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard although large hail may develop in the strongest storms as well.

Early This Morning: Partly cloudy. South winds up to 5 mph.

Today: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds up to 5 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening…then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Tuesday Night: Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening…then chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Wednesday: Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

Thursday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.

Friday: Mostly sunny with slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.