Weather could be windy today, with chance of rain tonight

Storms are predicted to move through the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Wyandotte County may get some rain and wind from the storm.
Winds, rain and other threats are possible with storms on Tuesday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Strong to severe storms also are possible Wednesday. (National Weather Service graphic)
From 1 to 1.5 inches of rain is possible Tuesday through Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)
A flash flood watch will be in effect to the north and west of Wyandotte County on Tuesday through Wednesday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Wyandotte County may receive wind gusts, with a 60 percent chance of rain tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

An area to the north of Wyandotte County could experience strong and severe storms Tuesday afternoon and evening, but Wyandotte County is only at marginal risk for the storms, according to the weather service.

On Wednesday afternoon and evening, there is a 70 percent chance of showers in Wyandotte County, the weather service stated.

The Missouri River at Parkville is currently at minor flood stage, and is forecast to go into moderate flood stage later this week, according to hydrology charts.

This gauge is located on I-435 over the Missouri River between Wyandotte County and Platte County.

The Missouri River at Parkville, where the gauge is on I-435 over the Missouri River between Wyandotte County and Platte County, is in minor flood stage and could go into moderate flood stage on Thursday or Friday. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)

Today, it will be partly sunny with a high near 86 and a south southwest wind of 13 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 67 with a south wind of 9 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, with a high near 73, the weather service said, and a west northwest wind of 7 mph. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 54 with a west southwest wind of 5 to 7 mph, becoming north northwest after midnight. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 66 and a north wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 50, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 64, the weather service said.

Friday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 55, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The rain could be heavy at times. The high will be near 73.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 51, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 68, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly sunny, with a low around 49, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 66, the weather service said.

For more information on changing weather conditions, visit www.weather.gov for updates.

The Kansas River at 23rd Street is below flood stage, and could go into action stage on Thursday and Friday. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)