Category: Weather

After storms moved through Wyandotte County overnight and this morning, the chance still remains for more rain today through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A round of isolated showers is possible later this afternoon, the weather service said.

Rain and a few thunderstorms are expected to increase overnight around midnight, according to the weather service.

The best chance for accumulating rainfall will be along and north of the Missouri River, the weather service said. The risk of flooding is higher in central and eastern Missouri.

Additional rounds of rain are expected through Thursday, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 83 with an east southeast wind of 5 mph becoming calm.

Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., followed by showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72 with a light and variable wind. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 88, the weather service said. A calm wind will become north around 5 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 70 with a light east wind. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 83 with a calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 65, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 81, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 83, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 86, the weather service said.

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

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Rain showers will continue this morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain and thunderstorms may continue until around 1 p.m. today, then more rain is possible tonight through Thursday, the weather service said.

There is a chance of high wind gusts with the storms this afternoon. Winds could reach 60 mph in a storm, and there is a chance of a brief spin-up, according to the weather service.

A flash flood watch will be in effect for some areas of the region tonight through Tuesday morning, the weather service said.

Today, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 80 with an east wind of 7 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 68 with an east northeast wind of 6 to 10 mph, gusting to 20 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Tuesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 87. The heat index will be as high as 95. An east wind of 6 mph will become west in the afternoon.

Tuesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71 with a north wind of 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high near 87 and a light north wind, the weather service said. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is in the forecasts.

Wednesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 69, according to the weather service. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 63, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of rain, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Today’s high could be 102 in Wyandotte County, with a heat index of 108, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, the weather service said.

Heat illnesses are possible, and the weather service urged residents to take precautions. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, according to the weather service.

Young children and pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle.

Those who work or spend time outside should take extra precautions. If possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, according to the weather service.

Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothes when possible. Those outdoors should schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded areas or air-conditioned rooms. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a shaded or air-conditioned area, and if it is heat stroke, call 911.

Rain and thunderstorm chances will increase Sunday into Monday, with more chances for rain throughout the week, according to the weather service.

A break in the 90-degree heat is possible next week, the weather service said.

Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 102, the weather service said. The heat index could be as high as 108. A south southwest wind of 14 to 16 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low of 80, according to the weather service. A south wind of 10 to 15 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.

Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 92 with a heat index as high as 99. A southwest wind of 8 mph will become north northeast in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71, with an east northeast wind of 6 to 8 mph.

Monday, there will be a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 84 with an east wind of 6 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.