Heavy rain possible tonight, Friday

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Thunderstorms are possible tonight through Saturday, with two to three inches of rain. (National Weather Service graphic)
Thunderstorms are possible Thursday and Friday in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)

Partly cloudy skies are possible this morning, and a cold front will move through the area tonight, with heavy rains possible, according to the National Weather Service.

During the day Thursday, the weather will be pleasant, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

With the thunderstorms and rain, flash flooding will be possible, according to the weather service. From two to three inches of rain is possible in the Kansas City area.

A few strong storms also are possible Friday into Friday night, the weather service said. Gusty winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall are possible.

Today, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 84 and a southeast wind of 9 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 69 with a southeast wind of 7 to 9 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 82 with a south wind of 6 to 9 mph. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are possible.

Friday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 68. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 80 with a calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

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

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 63, according to the weather service.

Monday, Labor Day, it will be sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

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

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

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 60, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 83, the weather service said.