Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for early Saturday morning, through the afternoon and evening hours, according to the National Weather Service.
The rain will move in from the west, and the chances of rain and storms increase in the afternoon and evening hours, with a few strong to severe storms possible Saturday.
Flooding, including new and renewed river flooding, is possible, the weather service said. Some points along the Missouri River could remain in flood for several more days, if not weeks, according to the weather service.
The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area, is under flood stage, and currently in the action stage, according to hydrology charts. It is declining.
Today, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 87 and a south southwest wind of 10 to 18 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, there is a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 69, according to the weather service. There will be a south wind of 17 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph.
Saturday, there is a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 78 with a south wind of 9 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Saturday night, there is a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 57, according to the weather service. A south wind will be around 8 mph. Between three-quarters and 1 inch of rain is possible.
Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 70 with a west northwest wind of 9 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 50, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 68, the weather service said.
Monday night, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 59, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high of 76, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 55, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low near 61, according to the weather service.
Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80, the weather service said.
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