Rain and a few thunderstorms tracking through the area this morning are not expected to be strong or produce heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service.
A storm moved through Wyandotte County about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Thousands of residents were without power around 5:15 a.m., and by 8:55 a.m., the number without power was about 912, according to the Board of Public Utilities’ outage map.
It is possible for more rain later today, according to the weather service.
If clouds and rain clear out early enough, the atmosphere could become strongly unstable later today and set the stage for strong or severe storms, should they develop, according to the weather service.
It was still unclear if this storm would develop later on, the weather service stated. The forecast listed a 20 percent chance of showers and storms today. The high will be near 84, with a south southwest wind of 10 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph.
Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly cloudy with a low of 70, and a south southwest wind of 11 to 15 mph, gusting to 21 mph, the weather service said.
On Thursday, there is a better chance for thunderstorms across the region during the afternoon and evening hours, the weather service said. If any clouds and rain early in the morning clear soon enough, the atmosphere could become strongly unstable, forecasters said.
Wind shear will be more supportive of organized severe storms with hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, according to the weather service.
Thursday’s high will be near 84, with a south southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. The chance of rain or storms is 40 percent.
Thursday night, the low will be around 67, and there will be a 60 percent chance of precipitation. A south southeast wind of 8 to 16 mph with gusts as high as 24 mph.
For Friday, periods of showers and storms are possible much of the day, which will likely cut back on instability and the potential for severe storms, the weather service said. A few storms could still produce gusty winds and possibly some hail and locally heavy rain
Friday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms is 60 percent, the weather service said. The high will be near 77 with a south southeast wind of around 11 mph.
Friday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 64.
