Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected beginning this morning and continuing through the holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain accompanied by lightning moved through Wyandotte County this morning, and is still possible through 2 p.m. today, and also tonight, the weather service said.
These rounds of storms will be capable of producing 1 to 3 inches of rain, with a chance for higher amounts in some areas, according to the weather service.
This rainfall, added to recent rains, could lead to flash flooding as well as river flooding, the weather service said. As of this morning, the Missouri and Kansas rivers in Wyandotte County were not anywhere near flooding, according to hydrology charts.
Today’s forecast says there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m., with a high near 82, the weather service said. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible. There will be a southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight, there will be a 50 percent chance of precipitation, mainly after 7 p.m., according to the weather service. There will be a low of 72 with a south southeast wind of 9 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Friday, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 91, the weather service said. The heat index will be as high as 99. A south wind of 9 to 15 mph will gust as high as 29 mph.
Friday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 76, and a south wind of 14 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 91, the weather service said. There will be a south southwest wind of 10 mph.
Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 74. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Sunday, it will be partly sunny with a high of 89, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.
On Monday, Labor Day, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 88, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly cloudy with a low of 72, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. The high will be near 87.
Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 71, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 86, the weather service said.