As an upper level storm system approaches, numerous showers and thunderstorms will be likely across much of southwest and south central Kansas into tonight. Some severe thunderstorms are also possible mainly across southwestern Kansas this afternoon and evening.

Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 8 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 53. East wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Sunday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.