Tracking a mostly dry weekend: active pattern returns Sunday evening

Morning Update: Early this morning, thunderstorms developed in central Kansas have been tracking to the NE this morning and they are expected to continue towards the Missouri/Iowa border.

Despite the cloud coverage this morning, temperatures are still expected to be warm today, with afternoon highs in the low 80s. Windy conditions will persist, with westerly winds by the afternoon sustaining between 15 and 25 mph and gusting up to 35 mph. A few clouds will pass by this morning, but skies will become mostly sunny later this afternoon.

Tonight, skies will be mostly clear. As another cold front passes, winds will shift to the northwest, sustaining at 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures will drop to the low 50s.

Sunshine with a few passing clouds is expected tomorrow. Temperatures will fall slightly, making Saturday's afternoon highs more seasonable, near the mid-70s. It will remain dry throughout the evening, with temperatures dropping to the low 50s.

By Sunday evening, a low-pressure system will move into the area, bringing a return of scattered thunderstorms. Some of these storms could become severe, with the potential for damaging winds and hail. In addition to Sunday, both Monday and Tuesday carry the risk of severe thunderstorms. Stay tuned throughout the weekend for updates.