Update on storm chances

This month of May (just over a week into it) has felt like late June. It is a little scary to warm up so quickly, but if you are afraid a hot start to May means a hot summer, just read my last blog entry. We can't draw any conclusions yet, because sometimes a hot May turns into an average June/July.

Look at the average high temperatures for Wichita and Dodge City:

• Average for Wichita: 84.8°
• Average for Dodge City: 85.8°

Normal highs are in the mid 70s, so this is out of place.

Here's what to watch as we move into Mother's Day weekend.

Friday:

A front will slip into northern Kansas for Friday afternoon and into the night. This may help to pop off some scattered storms north of I-70 into the night. A little bit of hail - some gusty winds are possible. 

Saturday:

The front meanders a little farther south. I expect there's going to be quite a range in temperatures. Cooler north and hotter to the south. Some of you in southern Kansas may still get 90 Saturday afternoon, but farther north, it looks like some 70s and low 80s. 

Sunday:

The front will stop right over south central Kansas. Most of us will finally cool down some for Mother's Day, but storm chances hold off until closer to dark. There's some concern storms in south central Kansas Sunday night could be strong or severe. So please look for updates on this time period through the next couple of days.  

I still expect the second half of May will see less heat. It's not going to turn cold or anything like that, but should see temperatures getting back closer to normal (which would be more 70s and low 80s)