Miami Standard (Topeka, KS) – The work week wraps up on a calm and dry note as a low-pressure system approaches Kansas for the weekend.

This system will move eastward on Saturday, bringing along a strong cold front. A significant weather front may trigger intense storms and lead to a drop in temperatures, potentially resulting in snowfall for certain areas.

Most of Saturday will see dry and breezy conditions, with temperatures rising back into the 70s and 80s across much of the state. A cold front is moving into North and South Central, potentially triggering some thunderstorms this evening between 6 and 9PM.

Severe thunderstorms are possible during the evening and overnight hours on Saturday. Significant dangers from the storms include large hail, potentially exceeding 1 inch in diameter, and wind gusts reaching over 60 mph. Although it’s not very probable, there’s still a chance for a few tornadoes, particularly in the early stages before the storms consolidate into a line.

As the queue develops, the danger is expected to transition more towards strong wind gusts. The storms are expected to move out of the area late Saturday and into the early hours of Sunday morning.

A system of low pressure is expected to introduce sufficient cold air into Northwest Kansas, potentially leading to the occurrence of a few snowflakes. Given the elevated ground temperatures, it is highly probable that nearly all of the snow will melt immediately upon contact.

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