Wind advisory this morning; high in mid-70s today

Winds may gust up to 48 mph today in Wyandotte County, and a wind advisory is in effect until noon. (National Weather Service graphic)
A wind advisory is in effect until noon today in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)

A wind advisory is in effect until noon today, the National Weather Service said. Temperatures today will be about 20 degrees lower than Tuesday, with a high in the mid-70s.

Winds may gust as high as 48 mph today, the weather service said. Tree limbs could be blown down.

The weather service advised motorists to use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Also, residents should secure outdoor objects.

There is a 50 percent chance of light to moderate rain, with less than a tenth of an inch expected, according to the weather service.

For the rest of the week, dry moderate weather is in the forecast, with temperatures in the mid-80s.

Today, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75. A northwest wind of 18 to 25 mph will gust as high as 48 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is forecast.

Tonight, the low will be around 55 with a northwest wind of 5 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 86 and a west southwest wind of 5 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be clear with a low of 62 and a calm wind, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 88 and a light south wind, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be clear, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 63, 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 partly cloudy, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 88, the weather service said.