Afternoon thunderstorms possible Friday

A slight chance of rain showers Friday and Saturday are forecast for the Hutchinson area, according to the National Weather Service.

Hutchinson-area forecast:

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.