Scattered thunderstorms possible today

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Isolated to scattered storms will be possible this morning and during the mid to late afternoon hours, according to the National Weather Service.

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in today’s forecast, with a high of 81, the weather service said.

Possible hazards this afternoon might include lightning, hail, locally gusty winds and torrential rain, according to the weather service. Flash flooding is possible with any torrential rainfall today through the weekend, because of saturated soils, the weather service said.

Best chances for the heavy rainfall are across southern Kansas and Missouri, where a slight risk exists for excessive rain, according to the weather service.

Moderate flooding continues today on the Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area. The Kansas River is in minor flooding. Residents are asked to use caution while driving, the weather service said.

Today, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 81 and a calm wind, the weather service said. From a tenth to quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m., with a low of 68 and a calm wind, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is predicted.

Friday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 83 with a calm wind changing to east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., with a lowof 62 and a light east wind, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83 and a calm wind, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 58, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny with a high near 77, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 56, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 58, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 76, the weather service said.