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Hot and Humid Today

Severe Storms This Evening and Tonight

Tuesday through Saturday

Humid conditions and afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s to upper 90s will support heat indices between 100 and 107 across a large portion of the area this afternoon. Be sure to stay hydrated if outdoors today.

A complex of strong to severe storms will move over parts of central and eastern Kansas this evening into tonight. The strongest storms will be capable of producing damaging winds of 60-80 mph, hail up to golf ball size, and heavy rain. A brief tornado may also be possible.

Showers and thunderstorms will linger each afternoon and evening for Tuesday through Saturday. Hot and humid conditions will persist through Wednesday with heat indices of 100-105. A slight cool down is anticipated late in the week.