Flash flood watch remains, light rain possible tonight

Five-day forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)
Five-day forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)

Another round of rain is anticipated tonight, mainly along and south of Interstate 70, but areas north of I-70, especially east of I-35 could see some light rain through the overnight hours tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

The highest totals will be generally between I-44 and I-35 in southern Missouri, the weather service said.

Flooding will be a concern through mid-week as local streams are still swollen and soils saturated from earlier rains, according to the weather service.

The flash flood watch continues through Wednesday evening in Wyandotte County, the weather service said.

Rivers, creeks and streams are susceptible to flooding because of the excessive rainfall of the past day, the weather service said. Also, many roads and low-water crossings may become flooded and impassable, according to the weather service.

Residents are advised to monitor the weather reports and be aware of the possibility of flash flooding.

Today, expect mostly cloudy skies with a high of 73, according to the weather service. The north northeast wind will be 8 to 13 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of rain and storms, mainly after 2 a.m., the weather service said. The low will be around 62.

Wednesday will bring a 60 percent chance of showers and storms, mainly before 1 p.m., according to the weather service. It will be cloudy with a high near 69. The east northeast wind will be 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

For Wednesday night, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 59, according to the weather service. A north northeast wind of 6 to 11 mph will become light north after midnight.

On Thursday, the weather service forecast is a 40 percent chance of showers and storms, the weather service said. The high will be near 78. A north northeast wind of 6 to 8 mph will become east southeast in the afternoon.

According to the weather service, Thursday night’s chance of rain is 60 percent. Showers and storms are possible, and the skies will be mostly cloudy with a high low near 69.

Rain then leaves the forecast for the weekend. Friday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 87, according to the weather service. Saturday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 89. Sunday, it will be sunny with a high of 91.

Flash flood watch (National Weather Service graphic)
Flash flood watch (National Weather Service graphic)

Three-day precipitation totals. (National Weather Service graphic)
Three-day precipitation totals. (National Weather Service graphic)