A strong storm system will affect Kansas through Monday. Strong to marginally severe storms are possible this evening, with the greatest threat across South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas. The greatest threat from any severe storm that develops will be quarter sized hail and wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. During the overnight hours, the severe threat will transition to a heavy rainfall threat, as rain and embedded thunderstorms track over the same areas. The greatest threat for river flooding will exist across Southeast Kansas, which experienced heavy rainfall late last week. Some low water crossing again may become impassable due to high water along smaller rivers.
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Here Is Your 7-Day Forecast For Hutchinson And South Central Kansas
Tonight… Occasional showers with thunderstorms likely overnight. Lows near 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Columbus Day… Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the morning…then showers likely in the afternoon. Windy. Highs near 60. North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night… Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Tuesday… Sunny. Highs near 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night… Clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds up to 5 mph.
Wednesday Through Saturday… Mostly clear. Highs 70 to 75. Lows 45 to 50.
Saturday Night And Sunday… Partly cloudy. Lows near 50. Highs near 70.