Rain today, storms possible Tuesday

Rain is in the forecast today for Wyandotte County, and stronger storms are possible on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storms Tuesday may be capable of small hail and gusty winds, the weather service said.

One to two inches of rain will be possible today through Wednesday, which could lead to minor river flooding, according to the weather service.

Today’s forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 63, with a light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Between a quarter and a half-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 47, and a west northwest wind of 5 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, There will be a 60 percent chance of showers, the weather service said. A thunderstorm is possible after 1 p.m. The high will be near 58 with a northwest wind of 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Between a tenth and a quarter inch of rain is likely.

Tuesday night, expect an 80 percent chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm, according to the weather service. The low will be around 44 with a northeast wind of 10 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 55. The north northwest wind will be 17 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 39.

Thursday, skies will be sunny with a high near 56, the weather service said.

Thursday night, the low will be around 36 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Friday, expect sunny skies with a high near 61, the weather service said.

Friday night, skies will be mostly clear with a low of 46, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there will be sunny skies and a high near 71, the weather service said.