Rain was not invited to the Columbus Day federal holiday today, but it showed up anyway.
Today’s forecast from the National Weather Service calls for rain, possibly a thunderstorm, and a high near 58.
The wind will be from the north at 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight’s forecast calls for occasional rain and a low around 50. Showers and rain are predicted throughout the day and evening.
If the Royals American League championship game is not rained out tonight, winds could be a factor. Winds will be from the north northwest from 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
The major slow-moving storm system will affect the area through early Wednesday. The National Weather Service said there could be localized minor flooding in poor drainage areas.
Tuesday’s forecast includes a chance of rain before 1 p.m. It will be partly sunny with a high near 61. Winds will be north northwest from 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday night, skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest winds will be 8 to 14 mph with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday, skies will be sunny, with a high near 63. Wednesday night, skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday, look for sunny skies and a high of 69.
