Severe weather is forecast to hit parts of eastern Kansas into western Missouri late tonight and continue into early Thursday morning. The primary threat from these storms includes large hail, potentially up to the size of half-dollars.
Tonight’s Weather Outlook
Conditions are expected to deteriorate tonight with showers and thunderstorms likely, especially between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Residents can expect heavy rainfall and increasing cloud cover. Temperatures will drop to a low of around 52 degrees. Initially, winds will be from the north-northwest at 5 to 15 mph but will shift to the east-southeast after midnight, with potential gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 70%, with new rainfall amounts expected to be between a quarter and half an inch.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Another round of potentially severe storms is anticipated tomorrow morning through the afternoon. Threats include quarter-sized hail and wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph. By the weekend, the weather is expected to turn cool and dry.
Thursday Weather Conditions
Thursday will see continued showers and thunderstorms before 4 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers later in the day. Some storms may produce significant rainfall. The high will be near 59 degrees, with breezy conditions featuring a north wind of 15 to 25 mph and gusts as high as 35 mph. The likelihood of precipitation is 80%, with rainfall amounts similar to Wednesday.
Thursday Evening
The region will see mostly cloudy conditions Thursday evening, clearing gradually. The low will be around 39 degrees with a north-northwest wind at 9 to 16 mph and gusts as high as 24 mph.
