Next rounds of rain on the horizon

Wrapping up the month of April with some beautiful weather for Kansas. I've posted the rainfall numbers for the month below and you'll see that much of the state finishes below normal.

And the map clearly shows that the numbers for Wichita don't really represent south central Kansas all that well. Most of the state had a dry month and would likely benefit from some more rain, which just happens to be coming soon.

Here's what we expect Saturday night/early Sunday:

• Showers and storms will likely begin in western Kansas and eastern Colorado
• They will move east through the night
• Severe storms are unlikely as these storms should be developing BEHIND the cold front
• Rainfall amounts look to be under .50"
• Should wrap up by 9 a.m. Sunday

Latest models are showing it starting around 6 or 7 p.m. and then diving to the southeast into Kansas:

By early Sunday, the rain will depart quickly and give us a great finish to the weekend.

Early next week - Monday night/Tuesday:

• Another wave of rain should develop in the Plains
• Chances for some strong storms look possible
• Periods of heavy rainfall could setup over southern Kansas
• Should move out Tuesday morning

I don't think we will see any severe weather Saturday night, but Monday night does have a better chance for some stronger storms. We will be on the watch as we get closer.

Have a great day. I'll post a May outlook very soon. It is typically our busiest month for tornadoes, but will that be the case this year? Something we are trying to figure out.