Severe thunderstorms are possible across the region late this afternoon and tonight, as a strong weather system approaches from the west. While thunderstorm coverage may be fairly isolated at first, especially early on, any storm that develops will be capable of baseball size hail, 75 mph winds, and isolated tornadoes. Storm coverage should tend to increase by mid-evening.
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Here Is Your 7-Day Forecast For Hutchinson And South Central Kansas
Today… Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight… Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows near 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday… Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs near 70. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night… Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows near 50. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday… Sunny…breezy. Highs near 70. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday Night And Saturday… Mostly clear. Lows near 40. Highs 70 to 75.
Saturday Night And Sunday… Mostly clear. Lows near 50. Highs near 80.
Sunday Night And Monday… Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Highs near 80.
Monday Night And Tuesday… Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Highs 80 to 85.