Stormy Weather Ahead: Thunderstorms Expected Tonight and Thursday

A weather alert has been issued for strong to severe thunderstorms in Kansas tonight, with the possibility of large hail, tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and heavy rain. Showers and storms are expected to develop in western Kansas this evening and move east overnight, reaching the Wichita area after 3 am. The forecast for the weekend indicates cooler temperatures and a mostly dry period, with highs in the lower to middle 80s.