A severe thunderstorm watch is currently not expected. Thunderstorm activity is forecast to increase during the late afternoon, potentially bringing strong wind gusts through the evening.

The affected regions include parts of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Initial storms are developing ahead of a cold front, posing a risk for sporadic strong winds.

Further details on the severe potential and watch issuance probability are available from the Storm Prediction Center's forecast products. A 20 percent probability of watch issuance has been indicated for the affected areas.