Storms possible today

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Scattered thunderstorms will be possible today through late this evening in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.

Today’s high will be near 82, and winds will be around 15 mph with gusts as high as 22 mph, the weather service said. There is an 80 percent chance of precipitation.

Thunderstorms may develop this morning along old outflow boundaries, with additional storms developing into the afternoon.

These storms are expected to move across the area, after 1 p.m., through the afternoon and evening hours.

The potential exists for a few strong to severe storms with wind damage the greatest threat, although widespread hazardous weather is not anticipated today, the weather service said. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to isolated areas of flash flooding later today.

Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected Sunday evening and on Monday into Monday night, according to the weather service. The chance of rain is 10 percent Sunday in Wyandotte County. These might be strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds the primary hazards.

The heat index is expected to reach the upper 90s Sunday and Monday afternoon across the region, the weather service said.

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Slight chance of storms in forecast today

Today there will be a slight chance of thunderstorms, followed by a chance of strong storms on Saturday.

A 20 percent chance of storms and rain is in today’s forecast from the National Weather Service. The high will be 87 degrees, and winds will be from 11 to 17 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of storms.

Storms are more likely Saturday, with a 60 percent chance of rain and storms.

Storms on Saturday may be strong to severe, especially in the evening, the weather service said. The primary threats will be large hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rainfall.

During the day Sunday, the weather will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

A 30 percent chance of showers and storms returns Sunday night.

On Monday, there is a 50 percent chance of rain, with a high near 90.

Wyandotte County area may get some rain this afternoon

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Scattered thunderstorms may develop this afternoon, mainly after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

While some storms in the region may be capable of producing small hail and lightning, severe weather is not expected, the weather service stated.

Today’s high will be 89, and skies will be mostly sunny. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent. The wind is predicted to be 6 to 10 mph.

Thunderstorm chances will continue into the weekend and into the beginning of next week, according to the weather service.

There is a potential for storms to be severe on Saturday in the region, with the main concerns large hail and damaging winds.