There may be a few thunderstorms through the overnight areas, especially areas north of Interstate 70, according to the National Weather Service of Topeka. Severe storms are not expected this evening. Best chances for strong to severe storms occur Thursday afternoon into the evening. Main hazards are large hail greater than 1″ and wind greater than 60+ mph. Heavy rain is likely with some stronger storms which could produce localized areas of flash flooding.

Today: Mostly sunny until late afternoon then becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning…then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening…then chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Friday: Cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Cooler. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds up to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds up to 5 mph.

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

Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 60.

Monday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Tuesday: Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.