Widespread showers and thunderstorms will bring much needed rainfall to the western half of Kansas tonight and Saturday.

Additionally, a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible, but widespread severe weather is not anticipated.

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Windy, with a south wind between 28 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. 

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind between 20 and 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.