Mild weather today, rain possible on Saturday

National Weather Service graphic
The extended forecast calls for hot and dry weather from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11. (National Weather Service graphic)
There is a high risk of excessive heat from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11. (National Weather Service graphic)

Mild weather today will be followed by a chance of showers on Saturday and Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Today’s high will be about 81, the weather service said.

While there are a few chances for storms on Saturday through Monday, severe weather is not expected, according to the weather service.

Extreme heat will return next week, with excessive heat likely by mid-to-late next week, the weather service said.

Today, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 81 and a north wind of 3 to 5 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 63 and a light and variable wind, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 80 with a calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, increasing after 1 a.m. The low will be around 67 with an east southeast wind of 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is likely.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 86 with a calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Sunday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 79, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be hot, with a high near 98, the weather service said.

Chance of more rain today

More rain is possible today in the region, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
Hot and dry describes the extended forecast for Aug. 4 through Aug. 10. (National Weather Service graphic)
Excessive heat is in the forecast from Aug. 4 to Aug. 10. (National Weather Service graphic)

There is a 30 percent chance of more rain today in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

While there is a very slight chance of rain all day, there is a little more chance of rain, if it arrives, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., according to the weather service.

Highs will be in the upper 70s and 80s through the weekend, the weather service said. More rain is possible Saturday and Sunday.

Extreme heat will return next week, according to the weather service. Highs will be in the low 90s on Monday and as much as 96 on Wednesday, the weather service said.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 84 with a north wind of 3 to 6 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 65, according to the weather service. A north northeast wind of 5 mph will become calm in the evening.

Friday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 81, the weather service said. A calm wind will become northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 64 and a light and variable wind, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 81, the weather service said. A calm wind will become southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 66. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.

Sunday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 83.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 77, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96, the weather service said.

Cooler temperatures continue today

From 1 to 1.5 inches of rain could fall in the area through Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)
The extended outlook for Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 calls for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. (National Weather Service graphic)
Excessive heat is possible in the region from Aug. 3 to Aug. 9. (National Weather Service graphic)

Cooler temperatures will continue today through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain was tapering off this morning, and there are additional chances for rainfall tonight into Thursday morning, the weather service said.

Extreme heat returns next week, and excessive heat will become likely by mid-to-late next week, according to the weather service.

The weather service said there is a high risk for excessive heat across the region for Aug 3 and 4. There is a moderate risk for the excessive heat continuing through Aug. 6.

There is a high risk for excessive heat across our region for August 3rd and 4th. There is a moderate risk for this excessive heat continuing through August 6th

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., the weather service said. It will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 89 and a light and variable wind.

Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., with a low of 70 and a calm wind, according to the weather service. Between a quarter and half an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high near 83,the weather service said. A calm wind will become north northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 65, according to the weather service. A north northeast wind of 5 mph will become calm in the evening.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 81 and a calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon, the weather service said.

Friday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 64, according to the weather service. The low will be around 64.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 81, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 92, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said.