Heavy rain fell across portions of southwest, central, and south-central Kansas from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. today. Rainfall totals weren’t as high further east, but most areas still saw around a quarter of an inch.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceHeavy rain fell across portions of southwest, central, and south-central Kansas from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. today. Rainfall totals weren’t as high further east, but most areas still saw around a quarter of an inch.

Most parts of the state received some rain over three-day period

Cool conditions are expected today as widespread showers with embedded isolated thunderstorms move across the area. Areas of smoke (from wildfires in Canada) may move into portions of central Kansas as the rain comes to an end today.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceCool conditions are expected today as widespread showers with embedded isolated thunderstorms move across the area. Areas of smoke (from wildfires in Canada) may move into portions of central Kansas as the rain comes to an end today.

NWS: Cool, damp, and possible smoke Friday across area

UPDATE 9:40 p.m. Thursday: The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., had dropped the special weather statement for Jewell and Mitchell counties.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued the following special weather statement for Jewell and Mitchell counties.

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires will result in reduced visibility to less than 2 miles at times later this evening into Friday morning across portions of north-central Kansas. The smoke will also result in moderate to unhealthy air quality.

During Moderate conditions, those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.

During Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions, members of sensitive groups are advised to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion and avoid intense outdoor activities. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children.

During Unhealthy conditions, some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. All are advised to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling.

The worst of the smoke and air quality issues across north central Kansas are expected between 7 PM CDT this evening and 11 AM CDT Friday morning.

UPDATE 9:40 p.m. Thursday: The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., had dropped the special weather statement for Jewell and Mitchell counties.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued the following special weather statement for Jewell and Mitchell counties.Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires will result in reduced visibility to less than 2 miles at times later this evening into Friday morning across portions of north-central Kansas. The smoke will also result in moderate to unhealthy air quality.During Moderate conditions, those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.During Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions, members of sensitive groups are advised to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion and avoid intense outdoor activities. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children.During Unhealthy conditions, some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. All are advised to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling.The worst of the smoke and air quality issues across north central Kansas are expected between 7 PM CDT this evening and 11 AM CDT Friday morning.

UPDATE: NWS drops special statement for Jewell, Mitchell counties

Storms are expected to increase in coverage this afternoon across portions of central and south-central Kansas. Severe storms are not expected but a strong storm can’t be ruled out.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceStorms are expected to increase in coverage this afternoon across portions of central and south-central Kansas. Severe storms are not expected but a strong storm can’t be ruled out.

NWS: Scattered showers possible through 6 p.m.

Scattered showers and storms are expected to continue over central and south-central Kansas through the next few hours. Strong to severe storms are not expected at this time.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceScattered showers and storms are expected to continue over central and south-central Kansas through the next few hours. Strong to severe storms are not expected at this time.

Scattered showers, storms in part of area through 2 p.m. Thursday

Rain chances will increase for tonight with decent chances continuing into Friday morning. A period of moderate to locally heavy rainfall will be possible across southern Kansas tonight.

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NWS: Chances for rain increasing Thursday night

Widespread patchy fog is expected to develop late tonight into the early morning hours on Wednesday.

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NWS: Patchy fog expected over much of area overnight

Some much-needed rain fell across the region over the past several days. Here's a look at rainfall estimates through 7 a.m. this morning.

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NWS provides three-day rainfall totals map

Rainfall was plentiful over much of the area as storms moved through overnight.

Parts of Saline, Dickinson, and Ellsworth counties saw rainfall in excess of two inches. At the Salina Regional Airport, 1.23 inches was reported, while in northwest Salina, more than two inches of rainfall was reported.

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Monday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Wakefield 0.2 NW, 0.91 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)

Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.80 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)

Abilene 0.6 WSW, 0.30 of an inch (reported at 6:25 a.m.)

Carlton 3.6 WSW, 1.20 inches (reported at 7:50 a.m.)

Ellsworth 0.2 W, 0.98 of an inch (reported at 5:55 a.m.)

Brookville 5.5 W, 1.18 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)

Marquette 9.4 NW, 2.23 inches (reported at 7:28 a.m.)

Beloit 7.1 N, 0.13 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Sylvan Grove 6.8 N, 0.58 of an inch (reported at 7:35 a.m.)

Moundridge 4.3 WSW, 0.37 of an inch (reported at 6:56 a.m.)

Galva 5.3 NNE, 0.36 of an inch (reported at 7:20 a.m.)

Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.22 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTRainfall was plentiful over much of the area as storms moved through overnight.Parts of Saline, Dickinson, and Ellsworth counties saw rainfall in excess of two inches. At the Salina Regional Airport, 1.23 inches was reported, while in northwest Salina, more than two inches of rainfall was reported.Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Monday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;CLAY COUNTYWakefield 0.2 NW, 0.91 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)Clay Center 12.4 NNE, 0.4 of an inchClay Center 6.7 WNW, 0.50 of an inchMorganville 3.2 SW, 0.48 of an inchLongford 5.5 E, 0.70 of an inchClay Center 0.4 SE, 0.37 of an inchClay Center 5.3 NW, 0.52 of an inchCLOUD COUNTYJamestown 2.4 NW, 0.25 of an inchConcordia 9.3 SSW, 0.43 of an inchConcordia 1.8 S, 0.20 of an inchDICKINSON COUNTYChapman 0.2 SSE, 0.80 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)Abilene 0.6 WSW, 0.30 of an inch (reported at 6:25 a.m.)Enterprise 0.3 NW, 1.60 inchesChapman 6.0 NNE, 0.60 of an inchHope 0.3 S, 0.82 of an inchAbilene 5.4 E, 1.35 inchesAbilene 5.9 NNW, 1.10 inchesChapman 5.2 SE, 0.48 of an inchCarlton 2.1 NNW, 0.83 of an inchAbilene 7.9 NNW, 1.90 inchesHope 7.5 NNW, 1.39 inchesAbilene 10.3 S, 0.77 of an inchAbilene 0.7 W, 0.27 of an inchEnterprise 2.1 SW, 0.94 of an inchAbilene 10.9 S, 0.88 of an inchAbilene 1.1 NNE, 0.30 of an inchAbilene 9.4 S, 0.65 of an inchChapman 3.8 NNW, 2.25 inchesJunction City 7.5 WNW, 0.63 of an inchCarlton 3.6 WSW, 1.20 inches (reported at 7:50 a.m.)ELLSWORTH COUNTYEllsworth 0.2 W, 0.98 of an inch (reported at 5:55 a.m.)Brookville 5.5 W, 1.18 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)Geneseo 4.1 N, 1.81 inchesEllsworth 0.3 E, 1.18 inchesLorraine 1.4 S, 1.41 inchesHolyrood 6.2 NNW, 0.93 of an inchLorraine 2.5 ESE, 1.15 inchesKanopolis 4.5 NE, 1.43 inchesKanopolis 0.4 SSE, 1.45 inchesEllsworth 0.9 SE, 1.34 inchesMarquette 9.4 NW, 2.23 inches (reported at 7:28 a.m.)JEWELL COUNTYJewell 0.2 SSW, 0.04 of an inchBeloit 7.1 N, 0.13 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)LINCOLN COUNTYSylvan Grove 6.8 N, 0.58 of an inch (reported at 7:35 a.m.)MARION COUNTYTampa 3.2 ESE, 0.50 of an inchHillsboro 5.3 S, 0.70 of an inchNewton 9.4 N, 0.37 of an inchMarion 6.3 NNW, 0.54 of an inchMCPHERSON COUNTYMoundridge 4.3 WSW, 0.37 of an inch (reported at 6:56 a.m.)McPherson 6.6 WSW, 0.15 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.17 of an inchGalva 1.5 NE, 0.76 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 0.34 of an inchMarquette 3.0 WSW, 1.23 inchesCanton 3.2 N, 0.21 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 0.35 of an inchGalva 1.4 N, 0.38 of an inchMoundridge 2.2 W, 0.32 of an inchGalva 9.5 N, 0.46 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 0.37 of an inchMcPherson 2.9 E, 0.16 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 0.15 of an inchGalva 2.6 SSE, 0.90 of an inchMarquette 3.2 NNE, 0.67 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 0.18 of an inchMcPherson 0.8 SW, 0.37 of an inchMcPherson 9.6 WNW, 0.62 of an inchInman 2.5 SSW, 0.23 of an inchLindsborg 5.5 SSW, 0.12 of an inchMcPherson 1.4 NNW, 0.18 of an inchCanton 3.2 S, 0.13 of an inchLindsborg 0.4 NW, 0.55 of an inchGalva 8.0 S, 0.23 of an inchGalva 5.3 NNE, 0.36 of an inch (reported at 7:20 a.m.)MITCHELL COUNTYScottsville 4.6 SSW, 0.45 of an inchBeloit 9.9 SSW, 0.47 of an inchHunter 2.1 NNW, 0.36 of an inchBeloit 0.3 N, 0.20 of an inchBeloit 6.9 NE, 0.35 of an inchHunter 9.5 E, 0.33 of an inchBeloit 0.4 NNW, 0.22 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)OTTAWA COUNTYAda 7.0 NNW, 0.72 of an inchMinneapolis 0.4 NE, 1.09 inchesCulver 3.6 ENE, 1.06 inchesBennington 0.1 WNW, 0.76 of an inchMinneapolis 3.4 WSW, 1.60 inchesMinneapolis 7.2 W, 1.08 inchesREPUBLIC COUNTYBelleville 4.2 N, 0.05 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.02 of an inchCuba 5.0 NNW, 0.11 of an inch (reported at 7:58 a.m.)SALINE COUNTYSalina 6.2 ENE, 1.19 inches (reported at 5:45 a.m.)Salina 0.7 SSW, 1.10 inches (reported at 6:48 a.m.)Brookville 8.0 NNE, 1.87 inchesSalina 0.8 S, 1.16 inchesBrookville 5.9 NNW, 1.92 inchesSalina 5.7 NNW, 1.25 inchesGypsum 1.1 NE, 1.59 inchesSalina 8.7 NNE, 1.68 inchesCulver 1.8 SE, 1.00 inchBrookville 8.1 N, 1.88 inchesSalina 1.8 E, 1.82 inchesNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 1.24 inchesFalun 3.2 SW, 0.79 of an inchSalina 6.0 WNW, 1.80 inchesSalina 0.2 NNE, 1.98 inchesSalina 0.4 SE, 2.10 inchesNew Cambria 4.5 NE, 1.00 inchSalina 2.4 ENE, 2.00 inchesSalina 2.9 ENE, 2.19 inches (reported at 7:30 a.m)Smolan 1.5 SW, 1.15 inches (reported at 7:30 a.m)Salina 0.2 ENE, 2.12 inches (reported at 7:30 a.m)

Overnight storms bring much-needed rain to area

A few showers and storms will be possible tonight before more widely scattered to numerous storms will be possible on Mother’s Day. 

Not everyone will see rain through Monday, but storms will have the potential to produce heavy rain for those that do. Severe storms are not expected at this time.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA few showers and storms will be possible tonight before more widely scattered to numerous storms will be possible on Mother’s Day. Not everyone will see rain through Monday, but storms will have the potential to produce heavy rain for those that do. Severe storms are not expected at this time.

Storm chances increase for Mother's Day

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms later today for locations generally east of the Kansas Turnpike. 

Drier weather will return to most areas on Saturday with showers and storms becoming more numerous on Sunday.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceThere is a slight chance of thunderstorms later today for locations generally east of the Kansas Turnpike. Drier weather will return to most areas on Saturday with showers and storms becoming more numerous on Sunday.

NWS: Drier weather returns, but chance for rain Sunday

Severe storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening with the best chances for severe weather across central and south-central Kansas. 

All severe hazards will be possible including tornadoes. 

Continue to monitor forecasts as we monitor trends.

To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceSevere storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening with the best chances for severe weather across central and south-central Kansas. All severe hazards will be possible including tornadoes. Continue to monitor forecasts as we monitor trends.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

UPDATE: Keep an eye on the weather Thursday; severe storms likely

Here is a look at the rainfall totals across the state from 7 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Wednesday.

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NWS map shows plentiful rains from Tuesday storms

The National Weather Service has issued the following severe thunderstorm warnings. This list will be updated as needed.

To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The National Weather Service has issued the following severe thunderstorm warnings. This list will be updated as needed.4 p.m.Northeastern Marion CountyTo see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp;

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for our area

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/70d4bf3f-2c88-4b21-8e33-7963cc7aa354">Severe thunderstorm watch for Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell counties</a>

To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyREAD: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/70d4bf3f-2c88-4b21-8e33-7963cc7aa354">Severe thunderstorm watch for Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell counties</a>To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

UPDATE: Some counties dropped from the severe t-storm watch

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until noon Tuesday for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until noon Tuesday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyLincoln CountyMitchell County

Severe thunderstorm watch for Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell counties

Storms have developed over northwest Kansas and will track east then southeast today into the evening hours. 

The stronger storms will be capable of hail up to golf ball size along with 70 mph winds. 

Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.

Storms are expected to develop over northwest Kansas and track east and southeast today into the evening hours. 

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 </figure>National Weather Service Storms have developed over northwest Kansas and will track east then southeast today into the evening hours. The stronger storms will be capable of hail up to golf ball size along with 70 mph winds. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>National Weather ServiceStorms are expected to develop over northwest Kansas and track east and southeast today into the evening hours. The stronger storms will be capable of hail up to golf ball size along with 70 mph winds. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp;

UPDATE: Severe storms Tuesday expected to bring hail, winds

There is potential for strong to severe storms to develop in the late afternoon into the early evening on Tuesday. 

The main threats will be golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph. A tornado cannot be ruled out either. 

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceThere is potential for strong to severe storms to develop in the late afternoon into the early evening on Tuesday. The main threats will be golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph. A tornado cannot be ruled out either.

Here's the latest for Tuesday storms from NWS

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyJewell CountyMitchell CountyOttawa CountyRepublic County

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for some counties in our area

An active weather pattern will persist through much of the week with daily and nightly rain chances. 

At this point, the best chance for widespread rainfall appears to be Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Severe storms are also a possibility Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAn active weather pattern will persist through much of the week with daily and nightly rain chances. At this point, the best chance for widespread rainfall appears to be Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Severe storms are also a possibility Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.

NWS: Chance for storms through Wednesday

In 1927, a huge F5 tornado nearly two miles wide raced 95 miles from extreme south-central Kansas to central Kansas. The tornado killed 10, injured 300, and caused approximately $1.3 million in damage. Most of the approximately 100 farmsteads that were hit vanished. The twister began in extreme southeast Comanche County. The vortex quickly intensified, reaching nearly one mile wide. The tornado tore through Barber, Kingman, eastern Reno, and southwest McPherson counties before lifting seven miles south-southwest of McPherson. Four fatalities occurred one mile southeast of Medicine Lodge, one was two miles west of Kingman, three were in East Hutchinson and two were in McPherson County. Damage in East Hutchinson totaled $750,000.

In 1840, the Great Natchez, Mississippi Tornado roared into the record books. The huge vortex formed just southwest of Natchez just before 1 p.m. and moved northeast along the Mississippi River. The tornado killed 317 and injured 109. It was the deadliest tornado in United States history until the Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925, that killed 695 and injured 2,027. It is still the second deadliest United States tornado on record. It is also the only massive tornado in United States history to have killed more people than it injured, at almost a 3 to 1 margin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Weather ServiceIn 1927, a huge F5 tornado nearly two miles wide raced 95 miles from extreme south-central Kansas to central Kansas. The tornado killed 10, injured 300, and caused approximately $1.3 million in damage. Most of the approximately 100 farmsteads that were hit vanished. The twister began in extreme southeast Comanche County. The vortex quickly intensified, reaching nearly one mile wide. The tornado tore through Barber, Kingman, eastern Reno, and southwest McPherson counties before lifting seven miles south-southwest of McPherson. Four fatalities occurred one mile southeast of Medicine Lodge, one was two miles west of Kingman, three were in East Hutchinson and two were in McPherson County. Damage in East Hutchinson totaled $750,000. In 1840, the Great Natchez, Mississippi Tornado roared into the record books. The huge vortex formed just southwest of Natchez just before 1 p.m. and moved northeast along the Mississippi River. The tornado killed 317 and injured 109. It was the deadliest tornado in United States history until the Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925, that killed 695 and injured 2,027. It is still the second deadliest United States tornado on record. It is also the only massive tornado in United States history to have killed more people than it injured, at almost a 3 to 1 margin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This Day in Weather History 1927: F5 tornado roars toward McPherson

It's going to be another hot day Sunday with a chance for severe storms tonight.

According to the National Weather Service in Wichita,&nbsp;temperatures will once again climb into the 90s today, with much of the area, including Salina, reaching the mid-90s.

While the best chances for strong to severe storms will be across northeast Kansas this evening and tonight, there also is a low chance that an isolated strong storm or two could sneak into central or southeast Kansas tonight as well, the weather service noted.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTIt's going to be another hot day Sunday with a chance for severe storms tonight.According to the National Weather Service in Wichita,&nbsp;temperatures will once again climb into the 90s today, with much of the area, including Salina, reaching the mid-90s.<figure>
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 </figure>While the best chances for strong to severe storms will be across northeast Kansas this evening and tonight, there also is a low chance that an isolated strong storm or two could sneak into central or southeast Kansas tonight as well, the weather service noted.

Mid-90s today; chance for strong storms this evening

Very warm temperatures are expected today as many locations see their first 90-degree temperatures of the year.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceVery warm temperatures are expected today as many locations see their first 90-degree temperatures of the year.

Parts of area to see 90-degree temperatures on Saturday

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until midnight that includes Jewell County.

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until midnight that includes Jewell County.

Severe thunderstorm watch for Jewell County until midnight

Strong to severe storms are possible late Thursday afternoon through Thursday night. The greatest severe risk is expected across south-central Kansas with large hail and damaging winds possible. Locally heavy rainfall is possible across southern Kansas Thursday night.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceStrong to severe storms are possible late Thursday afternoon through Thursday night. The greatest severe risk is expected across south-central Kansas with large hail and damaging winds possible. Locally heavy rainfall is possible across southern Kansas Thursday night.