UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has updated the forecast for storms this afternoon/evening. See below.
A cold front is expected to move into the area later today and bring with it a chance for storms this evening and cooler temperatures through next week.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita, a cold front will be pushing through the region late this afternoon and into the evening hours. This will bring the chances for strong to severe thunderstorms across central Kansas, along the Interstate 70 corridor.
Some of the strongest thunderstorms could produce quarter to half dollar size hail and 60 to 65 mph winds. Locally heavy rain is also possible with some of these storms. Strong storms are possible elsewhere with dime size hail and 40 to 55 mph winds.
The front also will bring some cooler temperatures to the region and will keep temperatures below normal for next week.
