Chance of rain in forecast; heat advisory continues

A heat advisory is in effect in Wyandotte County for 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. (National Weather Service graphic)
The heat index may reach 103 on Saturday in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)
On Sunday, Wyandotte County could see a heat index of 98. (National Weather Service graphic)

This weekend will see very warm and muggy conditions continue, according to the National Weather Service.

A heat advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and while no heat advisory is in effect for Sunday those planning outdoor activities should still prepare for a warm and muggy day, and take precautions against over exertion in the heat, the weather service stated.

In a heat advisory, outdoor activities should be limited to cooler parts of the day, and those outside should remain vigilant of elderly and young ones. Wear light clothing and stay hydrated, the weather service advised.

The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area, is in minor flood stage. The Kansas River at 23rd Street, where the gauge is at Kansas Avenue and the state line, is below flood stage and in the action stage. The Kansas River has seen a slight rise in the past day.

The forecast for the rest of the week is mostly hot and dry. The forecast for rain has dropped out of the Fourth of July forecast in Wyandotte County, while rain has been added to next Friday’s forecast.

Today, there is a slight, 20 percent, chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 93 with a heat index as high as 103. A south wind of 6 to 8 mph is forecast.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 72 and a south southeast wind of 5 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny with a high of 92 and heat index values as high as 98, with a south wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 72 and a calm wind, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny with a high near 92 and a calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon, 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 mostly sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

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

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

The forecast for Thursday, the Fourth of July, will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

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The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area, is currently in minor flood stage and declining. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)
The Kansas River at 23rd Street, where the gauge is at Kansas Avenue and the state line, is below flood stage, in action stage, and went up slightly in the past day. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)