Rain in forecast for Wednesday and Thursday

Wyandotte County may receive a tenth to a quarter-inch of rain on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the weather service. (National Weather Service graphic)

Light rain will move into the area from the south, arriving after 2 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Areas along and south of the Missouri River should see at least some periods of light rain, the weather service said.

Wyandotte County may receive a tenth to a quarter-inch of rain on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the weather service.

Rain is expected to move out of the area by Thursday afternoon, the weather service said.

On Friday, temperatures will rise to the 50s, and on Saturday, into the 60s, according to the weather service.

A cold front will move through the area Saturday evening, with dry and cold air behind the front. Sunday’s highs will be in the 40s to 50s, the weather service said.

Temperatures will rise into the low 60s on Tuesday, Election Day, with sunny skies, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m., with a high near 47, the weather service said. A calm wind will become north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of showers with a low of 38, according to the weather service. A north wind of 6 to 14 mph will gust as high as 18 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 48 with a north wind of 11 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 30 and a north northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 54 and a calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 41, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 61, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 35, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 50, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 33, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 57, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 40, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 63, the weather service said.