Clouds, overcast skies this morning

Risk of severe storms Tuesday night

Photo by Steve Rupert

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Wyandotte County is at an enhanced risk for severe storms on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to follow the weather service warnings, which could be late at night. See www.weather.gov. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County is on the edge of a marginal risk area for severe weather on Wednesday morning. There is uncertainty about the timing and location of storms on Wednesday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Light rain and scattered showers were possible this morning, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

It will be cloudy through mid-morning in Wyandotte County, then gradually clearing, with a high near 67, the weather service said.

On Tuesday night, there will be a line of strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts, large hail and the potential for isolated tornadoes, according to the weather service. The storms may arrive around 9 p.m. to midnight.

The weather service advised residents to have multiple ways to receive warning information to be alerted late at night if and when warnings are issued.

On Wednesday, there also is a chance of thunderstorms and severe storms capable of damaging winds and hail, according to the weather service. Wyandotte County may be at marginal risk. The timing and location are not exact at this time.

Today, look for cloudy skies through mid-morning, then gradually clearing, with a high near 67, the weather service said. An east northeast wind will be around 6 mph.

Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low of 48, according to the weather service. An east southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday, there is a chance of sprinkles before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 83 with a south wind of 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 36 mph.

Tuesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 53 with a south wind of 14 to 21 mph, gusting as high as 33 mph. New rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of rain and storms before 1 p.m., with a high near 63, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 10 to 17 mph will become west northwest in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch.

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 35, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 58, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 37, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 65, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 42, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 62, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is 30 percent chance of precipitation, with a low of 44, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of rain, with a high near 60, the weather service said.

Freeze possible overnight

(Photo by Mary Rupert)

A hard freeze is possible Saturday morning, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tonight’s low will be about 28 degrees, the weather service said. The daytime high Friday will be 48.

A freeze warning is in effect from 1 a.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the weather service.

Those who have sensitive outdoor vegetation are advised to protect the plants from freezing temperatures Friday night and Saturday morning, according to the weather service.

Temperatures will rebound to 78 on Sunday, and will be in the 70s through Tuesday, the weather service said.

Showers will be possible Sunday night, Monday night and Tuesday night, according to the weather service. Some areas may have thunderstorms.

Today, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 48, the weather service said. A northwest wind of 16 to 20 mph will gust as highi as 32 mph.

Friday night, it will be clear, with a low of 28, according to the weather service. A northwest wind of 5 to 14 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 62, the weather service said. Freezing temperatures and frost are possible before 8 a.m. A calm wind will become south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 46, according to the weather service. A southeast wind of 8 to 11 mph will gust as high as 22 mph.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78, the weather service said. A southeast wind of 13 to 16 mph will become southwest in the afternoon, gusting to 26 mph.

Sunday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 50.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 71, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m., with a low of 54, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there will be a 30 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m., with a high near 80, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with a low of 58, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of rain, with a high near 68, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 38, according to the weather service.

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

Wind advisory in effect

The National Weather Service hsa issued a wind advisory from 10:17 a.m. through 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.

Winds may gust up to 40 mph, according to the forecast.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, and tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in a few power outages, the weather service said

Also, travel on north-south oriented roads such as I-29 and I-35, could be difficult or dangerous for high-profile vehicles, due to strong crosswinds, according to the weather service.

Residents were advised to use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle, and secure outdoor objects, the weather service said.