Tracking scattered t-storms, summer heat

Widely scattered thunderstorms will continue to fire across parts of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas Saturday afternoon and evening, as a front passes through the region. A few storms may produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and small hail. Partly cloudy skies, and a 40% chance of t-storms will linger into the overnight hours, with mid 80s before sunset giving way to lows in the mid to lower 70s. Breezy southwest winds at 10-15 mph will become light after midnight. Rain and thunderstorm chances will fall to around 20% Sunday and Monday, with seasonably hot temperatures lingering as highs remain in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Several more opportunities for thunderstorm activity are expected to build into the area by the middle of next week, as an active pattern returns to the region.