Today will be a bit cool and cloudy, but nice, ahead of a storm system that will bring torrential rain tonight and Tuesday. Expect showers and thunderstorms to spread northeast across the Kansas-Missouri border after 5 p.m. tonight, with torrential rain and some hail possible through early Tuesday morning. There should be a bit of a break in the storms Tuesday morning, but another round of strong thunderstorms will develop again as we reach Tuesday afternoon, and the afternoon storms will not only exacerbate the threat of flash flooding, but will also come with a more potent potential for severe weather; with strong winds, large hail, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes as threats. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7 p.m. Low around 55. Breezy, with an east wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then showers likely between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

A few showers and storms are possible today, mainly this afternoon. The strongest storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Otherwise, the region will be trending warmer and more humid through the week. By Thursday, highs will be in the middle to upper 80s, approaching 90s degrees, with humid conditions expected. It’ll be a bit cooler Friday but still on the warm side with humid conditions in place. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Once the patchy fog dissipates later this morning, prepare yourself for an absolutely beautiful Spring day! A chance of isolated thunderstorms return Tuesday evening with decreasing clouds on Wednesday. By Thursday, it will feel more like June than May, as highs reach the mid 80s for many locations. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

The threat of severe thunderstorms for the rest of day has shifted south thanks to the line of storms that went through the region this morning. However, we will maintain a concern of scattered showers and thunderstorms through the day, particularly after 5 p.m. in areas along the Kansas-Missouri border. Brief torrential rain, which may result is flooding, small hail, and lightning are the only concerns for even the strongest of the late afternoon to evening storms. Dry, but cool temperatures –in the 50s– will prevail Thursday with a breezy north wind. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers. Low around 44. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 7 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 52. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Thursday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Expect passing showers to affect the area on Friday. While severe weather is not expected with this activity there could be some isolated thunder. Most areas south of I-70 may see up to 1/4″ of rain today. After a pleasant weekend, an active weather pattern with several chances for strong thunderstorms is expected early to middle next week. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service: 

Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.