Rain Returns to Kansas This Evening with Heavier Amounts Possible Friday

Shower and thunderstorm chances return late this afternoon and evening across much of Kansas. Rain becomes more widespread Friday afternoon and evening and can linger into Saturday morning. A quieter day is expected Sunday before another round of rain arrives early next week.

Elevated showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening and tonight across central Kansas. Efficient rainfall is expected, and a few stronger storms could produce brief heavier downpours. Activity may ease for a time Friday morning before increasing again later in the day.

Northeast Kansas has a higher potential for pockets of heavier rain this evening and tonight as storms focus farther north. Additional widespread rain is expected Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Travel could be slower at times where the heaviest rain falls.

Southern Kansas may see a brief lull late tonight into early Friday while activity continues farther north. Rain chances increase again Friday afternoon and evening as the system moves through. Amounts should generally be lighter than areas farther north, though still enough to wet roads.

Mostly dry weather is expected Sunday. Rain and thunderstorm chances increase again late Sunday into Monday and continue through Tuesday, especially across eastern Kansas. Pockets of heavier rain are possible with this next system before drier conditions return later in the week.