The heat index in Wyandotte County could reach 98 today, with a high near 92 in the National Weather Service forecast.
Heat indices will likely rise above 85 degrees by 9 a.m. and persist until at least 9 p.m., the weather service said. Winds will be out of the south between 10 to 15 mph, with occasional gusts going over 20 mph this afternoon.
A round of strong to severe overnight storms will move into the area after 4 a.m. Thursday, possibly lasting until midday, according to the weather service. The storms could linger in the area through Friday.
Wyandotte County is on the edge of this system, with smaller chances for severe storms, the weather service said. Winds could gust to 30 to 50 mph in some areas.
Warm and humid conditions are expected for the upcoming weekend, along with another chance for storms on Saturday, according to the weather service.
Today, it will be sunny with a high near 92 and a heat index as high as 98, the weather service said. A light south southwest wind will become south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 74 with a south southeast wind of 5 to 8 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 89, and a southwest wind of 5 to 7 mph, the weather service said. The heat index will be as high as 96. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Thursday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 71, according to the weather service. A west northwest wind of 6 mph will become calm in the evening. Between a half and three-fourths of an inch of rain is possible.
Friday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., according to the weather service. The high will be near 92 with a calm wind.
Friday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 73, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 93, the weather service said.
Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with a low of 70, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be sunny with a high near 90, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 69, 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 74, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.
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