Another very warm day is in store for much of southwest Kansas. A cold front will push south into the area later this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop along and north of the front. Some of the storms could be severe with golfball hail late this afternoon. Heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms will be possible tonight. Cooler weather is in store for Friday as highs will be in the upper 60s and 70s.

Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 9 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind 9 to 11 mph.

Friday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 8 mph.

Saturday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.