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May 18th 2026 Widespread Severe Storms
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Unsettled Weather through the Weekend

Scattered showers and storms are possible this evening across southern and southwest Kansas. While not everyone will see a shower or storm in the highlighted area, those who do could see brief heavy rainfall and a few lightning strikes.

Scattered to at times numerous off-and-on showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region tonight through Thursday night. Pockets of heavy rainfall and localized flooding will be the primary hazard.

After a wet Thursday, isolated to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected to linger through the weekend. While widespread severe weather is not expected, an isolated strong to severe storm can't be ruled out.