After widespread strong to severe thunderstorms swept through the area Wednesday, bringing hail up to 4 inches in diameter in Miami County and spawning a tornado in Clinton, the Kansas City area should see a much quieter day on Thursday.
But it will just be the calm before the storm. The National Weather Service says Friday has the highest chance for severe weather of any event this week, with storms possible from mid-afternoon into the evening. The biggest threats are large hail and damaging winds, though a few tornadoes are also possible.
Expect quiet, mostly sunny skies on Thursday, with light southerly winds. Temperatures will continue to be unseasonally warm, climbing into the lower 80s, well above the daily average of 66 degrees that is typical for mid-April…