On and off storms are forecast today, with a line of storms expected to move through overnight tonight, producing moderate to heavy rain across the entire area, according to the National Weather Service.
The heaviest rain will be across northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas, with an additional 1-3 inches of rain expected, and locally higher amounts possible, the weather service said. This is on top of rain that has already fallen, so a flood watch remains in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday for areas to the north and west of Wyandotte County.
No severe thunderstorms are expected with this activity, according to the weather service.
Storms should move out quickly Saturday, leaving Saturday afternoon and evening, and Sunday dry, the weather service said. The next chance for storms returns early next week.
For Wyandotte County, today’s forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 78 and a south wind of 9 to 13 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is expected.
Tonight, there is a 100 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to weather service. The low will be around 62 with a south southwest wind of 13 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.
Saturday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., the weather service said. After a cloudy start, skies will gradually clear and the high will be near 72. A west wind of 9 to 15 mph may gust as high as 21 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Saturday night will be clear with a low of 54, according to the weather service, and a south wind of 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday will be sunny with a high of 80 and a south wind of 3 to 7 mph, the weather service said.
Sunday night will be mostly clear with a low of 56, according to the weather service.
Monday, Columbus Day, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m., the weather service said. Skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 76.
Monday night, there is a 60 percent chance of rain with a low of 54, according to the weather service.