Rain and storms are in the forecast this week for Wyandotte County and the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain will be heavier this week south of I-70, the weather service said.
Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m., according to the weather service. The high will be near 72. It will be breezy, with a south wind of 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 31 percent.
Tonight, the chance of rain is 40 percent, the weather service said. The low will be around 59. The south wind will be 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday, expect a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon, according to the weather service. The high will be near 69. A south wind will be 8 to 14 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Tuesday night, the low will be 51, the weather service said. There is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. A south southeast wind of 5 to 7 mph will become light and variable.
Wednesday, there will be a 40 percent chance of precipitation, according to the weather service. The high will be near 61. The wind will be to the north at 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday night, the chance of showers is 30 percent, the weather service said. The low will be around 44.
Thursday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 63, according to the weather service. No rain is in Thursday’s forecast.
Thursday night, the low will be around 44, the weather service said.
Friday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 63, according to the weather service.
Rain returns to the forecast on Friday night, when there is a 50 percent chance of precipitation, the weather service said. The low will be around 47.