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Severe Storms, Heavy Rain Possible Wednesday

Severe weather possible on Friday

Heavy Rainfall Likely Tonight

Two rounds of storms are possible later today. This afternoon, there is a conditional risk for isolated storms. Storms that manage to develop in the afternoon hours would be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a few tornadoes. Confidence is higher for widespread storms late this evening and into the overnight hours. The primary hazard with these late evening storms would be heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, but other severe threats would also be possible.

A strong storm system will approach the area on Friday. As a cold front approaches eastern Kansas and northern and western Missouri Friday afternoon and evening, thunderstorms are expected to develop along the front. The environment will be favorable for severe weather, with all severe hazards (damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes) possible. Pay attention to the forecast for Friday, as details become clearer.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become widespread across the region late this evening and tonight. Storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, and may lead to a few instances of flash flooding in areas receiving repeated rounds of storms. Widespread 1-3 inch totals are forecast, with localized totals 3+ inches possible, especially south and east of the KC metro.