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Severe Storm Outlook Through 9 PM

Severe Storms Southeast Kansas Today

Weekend Forecast

Severe Storm Outlook Through 9 PM: Numerous storms will rapidly develop along a southeastward moving cold front in southeast Kansas. These storms will drift to the east/southeast through 9 PM. The strongest storms may produce wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, large hail half-dollar size, and locally heavy rain in southeast Kansas.

A cold front over southeast Kansas will trigger scattered storms this afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could be severe with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall possible.

Storm chances could return as early as late Friday night, but more numerous thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday where some could be strong to severe. While some lingering showers are possible on Sunday, the main headline will be much cooler temperatures behind a strong cold front.