The National Weather Service reports that a few severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening across southeast Kansas, eastern Oklahoma, southern Missouri and western Arkansas.
A strong cold front is expected to interact with a moist and unstable air mass. The primary threats will be large hail and damaging winds, according to the weather service.
Residents of Chanute, Coffeyville, Parsons, Pittsburg, Fort Scott and the surrounding areas in southeast Kansas should pay special attention to conditions on Thursday.