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Very Warm and Windy Today

Slight Chance for Storms This Evening

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Hot and windy conditions are expected across the area today with highs reaching into the 90s for many with southerly wind gusts around 35 mph.

There will be a slight chance for a couple storms this evening across parts of central into eastern Kansas. If a storm is able to develop, large hail and downburst winds will be the main threats.

On and off storm chances will continue through the weekend and into Monday along with well above normal temperatures. We may even see a few new record highs set! More mild temperatures are expected by mid next week.