Storms have started firing up in north-central Kansas this evening.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita, strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible along a cold front this evening into the overnight hours, especially over central and northeast Kansas. The main hazards will be hail up to quarter size and damaging downburst winds up to 60 mph, NWS noted.
Scattered storms will be possible on Friday with storms becoming more widespread Friday night into Saturday morning, especially for northern Kansas. Nickel size hail and 50 to 55 mph winds will be possible, NWS reported.
Periodic storm chances will continue for Saturday through Wednesday of next week. Some of the storms could become strong and capable of producing small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall, according to NWS.