Rain, cooler temperatures in today’s forecast

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Showers and isolated storms are possible in the area today, according to the National Weather Service.

The best chance for rain showers will be this afternoon, the weather service said. Severe weather is not expected. Today’s high will be near 78.

The wind was coming from the south last night and now has changed to the north, as a cold front is moving through the area.

The Wyandotte County forecast says thunderstorms are possible after 4 p.m. Also, more rain and a thunderstorm are possible before 2 a.m. tonight, followed by more rain and storms through 4 a.m.

Cooler, dry weather is expected for much of Sunday, the weather service said. Sunday’s high will be near 75.

Temperatures will gradually increase back into the 80s by early next week, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 78 with a north wind of 6 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch is possible.

Tonight, there is a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 55. A north wind of 9 to 11 mph will gust as high as 24 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 75 and a north northwest wind of 7 to 10 mph, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be clear, with a low of 51 and a north wind around 6 mph becoming calm, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 80 and a west wnd of 5 to 8 mph, gusting to 18 mph, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be clear, with a low of 55, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be clear, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 65, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

For more weather information, see www.weather.gov.

Saturday events

Racing continues at Kansas Speedway

Two races are scheduled at Kansas Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Kansas Lottery 300, NASCAR Xfinity Series, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The Kansas Lottery 150, ARCA Menards Series race, will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Hollywood Casino 400 presented by Barstool Sportsbook, a NASCAR Cup Series race, will be at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.kansasspeedway.com.

Day of service planned

A Family Day of Service is planned at Cross-Lines Community Outreach Inc. The event honors those who lost their lives and those whose lives were forever changed by Sept. 11. The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10, at Cross-Lines. Volunteers will create kits for community members to celebrate birthdays or special occasions. To sign up, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CADA629A5FFC43-911.

Renaissance Festival continues, with Highland Fling

The 45th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues Saturday, Sept. 10, at the festival grounds, near 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The theme of this weekend is Highland Fling. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and on weekends through Oct. 16. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at www.kcrenfest.com. Today, festival-goers may bring five canned goods for Harvesters Community Food Network and get one free ticket with the purchase of one adult ticket. Military and first responders will get one free ticket with the purchase of one adult ticket.

Maker Faire to be at Alcott Arts Center

A Maker Faire will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kansas. Makers and crafters will sell their items at the outdoor event, weather permitting. The Alcott Arts Center is not yet ADA accessible. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1817263065110663/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Museum exhibit on 100th anniversary of Fairfax continues

Wyandotte County Museum, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, continues its exhibit on the 100th anniversary of the Fairfax industrial district in Kansas City, Kansas. Besides artifacts, the museum exhibit includes a video on the history of the Fairfax industrial district. The exhibit will run through Sept. 24 at the museum, 621 N. 126th. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is free.

Movie night planned at Legends Outlets

A free family-friendly movie, “Little Giants,” is scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at The Legends Lawn, located on the west side of The Legends Outlets at I-70 and I-435. The outdoor movie will be shown, weather permitting.