Heat index values up to 100° and strong storms in the forecast today -Chris

Good morning, we’ve got an almost August-like forecast for our Thursday with unpleasant heat setting in and a chance for some strong to low-grade severe thunderstorms.

TODAY’S SEVERE THREAT

• We may see some scattered storms this morning
• A strong storm or two may be possible
• The better chances for strong to low-grade severe storms is later this evening
• At this time damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, however, some small hail cannot be ruled out

WHAT WE’RE TRACKING

• Our morning round of showers & storms will be coming to an end by late morning/early afternoon
• Most of us are dry at noon and temps will be heating up

• Heat index values today could easily reach 100° and possibly a bit higher for some
• Make sure you’re taking precautions if you’re doing anything outdoors today

• Later this evening, after 6:00pm, scattered storms begin developing across Kansas and Oklahoma
• The storms will push east, and could possibly be strong to low-grade severe

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