Scattered storms today, with heavy rain to the south

Rain today. (National Weather Service forecast)
Rain today. (National Weather Service forecast)

Scattered thunderstorms are possible across northeast Kansas and northern Missouri this afternoon according to the National Weather Service.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible with a few of these storms along with a few gusty winds, the weather service said. Severe thunderstorms are not expected.

In Wyandotte County there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. today, the weather service said. The high will be near 82.

Widespread heavy rain will spread across the Ozarks today and tonight associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill, according to the weather service.

Flash flooding will be possible across these areas, according to the weather service. While the heaviest rain will stay south of the forecast area, some rain could make it as far north as Butler, Sedalia and Boonville where saturated soils could cause minor flooding, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and storms in Wyandotte County, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Friday, expect partly sunny skies in Wyandotte County with a high near 83.

Hot and very humid weather returns this weekend, particularly on Saturday when heat index values could reach 100 to 105 degrees, the weather service said. The temperature high in Wyandotte County will be about 93, according to the weather service.

The Missouri and Kansas rivers in Wyandotte County are currently below flood stage and not projected to go into flood stage in the next few days.

The Missouri River at Atchison is in minor flood stage; the Missouri River at Leavenworth was in minor flood stage and is receding into the action stage; the Missouri River at St. Joseph, Mo., is in minor flood stage; the Platte River near Platte City, Mo., is experiencing flooding; and the Missouri River at Sibley, Mo., is flooding.

Friday to Sunday forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)
Friday to Sunday forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)

Rainfall amounts through Friday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Rainfall amounts through Friday. (National Weather Service graphic)