Thunderstorm chances will increase across the area for the end of the week. Initially the thunderstorm threat will be confined to Central and South Central Kansas for this afternoon into this evening. Large hail and damaging winds are possible in Central Kansas this evening. The storm chances will expand across the whole area for Thursday through Saturday. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible, especially Friday night.

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Here Is Your 7-Day Forecast For Hutchinson And South Central Kansas

Today… Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 90 to 95. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight… Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday… Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night… Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

Friday… Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night… Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Saturday And Saturday Night… Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 80. Lows 60 to 65.

Sunday And Sunday Night… Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 80. Lows 60 to 65.

Memorial Day And Monday Night… Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 80. Lows 60 to 65.

Tuesday… Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85.