On this date back in 1970, severe thunderstorms hammered Southeast Kansas. Coffeyville, Kansas was bombarded by a hailstone that measured 17.5 inches in circumference, 5.7 inches in diameter and weighed 1.67 pounds. #kswx

Seasonal temperatures are expected the next few days with shower and storm chances increasing for mainly Thursday evening. #kswx

Seasonably warm today and Thursday before turning cooler to start the weekend. There is a chance for showers and storms Thursday and Thursday night as a weak front moves across the area. #kswx

When do we typically experience our first cool-ish fall day, with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s? Usually between about September 14-24 for Wichita, about a week earlier for Salina and Russell, and 2-5 days later for Chanute and Independence. #kswx

We've started the gradual decline into winter, with average daily temperatures dropping about 10-15 degrees each month through December. We won't start the slow climb back into summer for another 4.5 months (mid-January). #kswx

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening across the region. Severe weather is not expected. #kswx

A return to slightly below average temperatures is expected this weekend, under mostly sunny skies. #kswx

A front will be coming through this afternoon and will bring a chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms to Central and South Central Kansas this afternoon. Friday and into the weekend will be cooler with Sunday warming back up toward normal. #kswx

Areas of showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and into the evening. A few strong storms with small hail, gusty wind and heavy rain will be possible. Use caution on roadways. #kswx

Scattered showers and storms will be possible mainly after 4 pm. A few strong storms with small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain will be possible. #kswx

A front will be coming through late this afternoon and will bring a chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms to Central and South Central Kansas mainly this evening. Friday and into the weekend will be cooler with Sunday warming back up toward normal. #kswx

A few showers and storms will be possible through 6 pm across parts of south central Kansas. A brief downpour and gusty winds can be expected. #kswx

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will impact the region through tonight. Severe weather or widespread heavy rainfall is not expected. #kswx

Other than a few showers early Friday morning over southeast Kansas, quiet weather will prevail across the region through at least mid next week. #kswx

Scattered showers and storms will develop now through 8 pm across parts of central and south central Kansas. A brief heavy downpour and gusty winds up to 40mph can be expected. #kswx

This is 5 miles east of Lyons from Gene Rugan. Slow moving storms continue as of 8pm #kswx KWCH 12 News

Scattered showers and storms will continue through 8 pm across parts of central and south central Kansas. Brief periods of heavy rainfall and gusty winds up to 40mph are possible. #kswx

Scattered showers and storms will continue through 1 am across parts of central and south central Kansas. Brief heavy downpours are possible. #kswx

A pleasant weekend is expected with temperatures in the 70s and 80s each afternoon. Enjoy! #kswx

Here is a map showing 24 hour rainfall amounts through 7 AM this morning. This map constitutes a mix of ground truth and radar estimates. Also listed are some of the highest ground truth observations across central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. #kswx