More rain in forecast, temperatures to reach 70s on Saturday

Rain is in the forecast for Thursday and Friday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Temperatures will increase into the 70s on Saturday and into the 90s next week. (National Weather Service graphic)

More rain is in the forecast Thursday and Friday, and temperatures are increasing for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Today’s rain forecast showed a quarter to half-inch of rain possible during the day, with another half to three-quarters inch possible tonight, the weather service said.

There is a 20 percent chance of rain on Friday, when hot and muggy conditions may begin, according to the weather service.

A few strong storms are possible to the south of I-70 tonight, the weather service said. Rainfall could lead to river and creek flooding. As of Thursday morning, the hydrology charts at Wyandotte County sites showed river levels well below flooding.

Temperatures may reach the 70s on Saturday and the 80s on Sunday, according to the weather service. Look for temperatures in the 90s on Monday through Wednesday.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 64 with an east wind of 6 to 9 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 53, according to the weather service. An east northeast wind of 5 to 9 mph will become north after midnight. Winds may gust as high as 21 mph. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain are possible.

Friday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers before 9 a.m., with a high near 67, the weather service said. A northwest wind of 8 to 11 mph may gust as high as 21 mph.

Friday night, skies will be partly cloudy, with a low of 50, according to the weather service. A north wind of 6 mph will become calm in the evening.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 74 and a light east wind becoming east southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning, the weather service said. Winds may gust up to 22 mph.

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

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 91, and it will be breezy, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.

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