Some rain & cooler weather for all

It looks like we WILL get some rain to move our way and temperatures are going to cool off statewide. This comes after a couple of hot days for our area, but not as hot as it was just a couple weeks back. Just look at the major rain that fell overnight in Eastern Kansas. We knew this might be a  problem and some county roads are reported washed out south of Lawrence. Just look at the radar estimates from Eastern Kansas.

Rain chances tonight/Friday:
Highest chances will be along and north of I-70 later this evening (Thursday), but more rain should develop along and east of the Flint Hills. It continues to look like heavy rains are likely along and east of the Flint Hills. The models have all been very consistent in producing 2-5 inch rainfall amounts for eastern Kansas. And flash flood watches are posted for that reason.

Friday will be scattered with the rain, but the chances basically go all day. And even if you aren't getting rain, there's a good chance much of the area will be socked in with clouds that will help to keep the temperatures down. The scattered rains will gradually shift south throughout the day and should end from north to south by Friday night. I'm expecting some .25-.50" amounts (but much heavier off to our east)

Enjoy the below normal temperatures throughout the weekend because next week will heat back up a bit for much of the Plains. It's unlikely that we will have triple digits, but it will be warmer.