Cloudy, high near 65 today

Cloudy skies from last week.
There is a slight chance of rain today in Wyandotte County, with rain chances increasing on Sunday to 60 percent. (National Weather Service graphic)

Today’s forecast from the National Weather Service calls for cloudy skies and a high near 65.

Tonight’s low will be around 37, the weather service said. Saturday’s high will reach only 56.

A 20 percent chance of rain is in the forecast for Saturday night, and on Easter Sunday, there will be a 60 percent chance of rain, the weather service said.

Below normal temperatures are expected through early next week, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 65, the weather service said. A light and variable wind will become north 5 to 8 mph in the morning, with winds gusting as high as 18 mph.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 37, according to the weather service. A north northeast wind of 8 to 11 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 56 and a north wind of 8 to 10 mph, gutsing as high as 21 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 40, according to the weather service. An east wind of 6 to 9 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.

Easter Sunday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers likely before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a chance of showers after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 49 with an east wind of 10 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 35, according to the weather service.

Monday, there may be areas of frost before 7 a.m., the weather service said. The day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 32, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be partly sunny, with a highi near 59, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with a low of 49, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 50 percent chance of precipitation, with a high near 69, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 44, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 71, the weather service said.

BPU, UG offices closed Friday

Administrative offices of the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Friday, April 15.

Unified Government offices also will be closed on Friday, April 15, in observance of the spring holiday.

BPU emergency service will be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. For power emergencies, customers may call 913-573-9522. The water emergency number is 913-573-9622.

Some KC Current matches to be on TV

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced the full television and streaming schedule for the 2022 season. The Kansas City Current will be featured in six exclusive nationally broadcast matches this season.

The CBS Sports Network will air two Current matches this season, including Christen Press’ first visit to Children’s Mercy Park with Angel City FC at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19.

Then again on Sept. 11 when Kansas City travels to Red Bull Arena to face NJ-NY Gotham. The NWSL has also announced an updated kick time for this match, with it now starting at 5 p.m.

Four matches will be broadcast exclusively on Twitch, including the season opener on April 30, May 21 at Angel City, Aug. 28 against the North Carolina Courage and the regular season finale at OL Reign on Oct. 1.

Paramount+, Paramount Global’s subscription streaming service, will stream the remaining 16 Kansas City matches.

The full Kansas City Current broadcast schedule:

DATE Home Away Kick (CT) Broadcast


Sat, Apr 30 Portland Thorns Kansas City 5 p.m. Twitch
Sun, May 08 Kansas City Houston Dash 4 p.m. Paramount +
Sat, May 14 Orlando Pride Kansas City 5:30 p.m. Paramount +
Sat, May 21 Angel City Kansas City 9:30 p.m. Twitch
Wed, May 25 OL Reign Kansas City 9 p.m. Paramount +
Mon, May 30 Kansas City Louisville 2 p.m. Paramount +
Sat, Jun 04 Kansas City San Diego Wave 7:30 p.m. Paramount +
Sat, Jun 11 Kansas City NY/NJ Gotham 7:30 p.m. Paramount +
Sat, Jun 18 Kansas City Chicago Red Stars 7:30 p.m. Paramount +
Fri, Jul 01 Houston Dash Kansas City 7:30 p.m. Paramount +
Sun, Jul 10 Washington Spirit Kansas City 4 p.m. Paramount +
Sun, Jul 17 Kansas City OL Reign 6 p.m. Paramount +
Sun, Jul 31 Kansas City Orlando Pride 6 p.m. Paramount +
Sun, Aug 07 San Diego Wave Kansas City 4 p.m. Paramount +
Sat, Aug 13 NC Courage Kansas City 7 p.m. Paramount +
Fri, Aug 19 Kansas City Angel City 7 p.m. CBSSN
Sun, Aug 28 Kansas City NC Courage 6 p.m. Twitch
Sun, Sep 11 NY/NJ Gotham Kansas City 5 p.m. CBSSN
Wed, Sep 14 Chicago Red Stars Kansas City 7 p.m. Paramount +
Sun, Sep 18 Kansas City Portland Thorns 4 p.m. Paramount +
Sun, Sep 25 Kansas City Washington Spirit 4 p.m. Paramount +
Sat, Oct 01 Louisville Kansas City 6:30 p.m. Twitch