Strong storms are expected to develop this afternoon across central and south central Kansas. By this evening the storms will move into southeast Kansas.

The storms are expected to increase in coverage and intensity as they move east, with a good chance of some severe thunderstorms in southeast Kansas.

Today: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 17 mph increasing to between 23 and 26 mph. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 26 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.