Severe storms possible, high fire danger today

Wyandotte County is under a wind advisory until 6 p.m. today. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County is under a slight risk for severe storms tonight. Rain and storms may move into the Wyandotte County area around 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. tonight. Quarter-size hail is possible in places. There also is a possibility of flash flooding through Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)
The Wyandotte County area could receive more than 2 inches of rain tonight through Monday, with a possibility of flash flooding. (National Weather Service graphic)

Wyandotte County is under a wind advisory from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, and also, severe storms are possible tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

Very high fire weather danger is expected today, with dry conditions and south-southwest winds gusting as high as 47 mph, the weather service said. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle, and secure outdoor objects, the weather service advised.

Thunderstorms are expected this evening into Thursday, according to the weather service. There is a 70 percent chance of precipitation tonight, and a few strong to isolated severe storms with quarter-sized hail are possible.

Additional rainfall will be possible through the weekend, the weather service said.

Today, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 74, the weather service said. It will be breezy, with a south southwest wind of 15 to 20 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 47 mph.

Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible, according to the weather service. Rain and storms may move into the area around 6 p.m. Showers are likely after midnight. The low will be around 42. It will be breezy, with a south southwest wind of 17 to 22 mph, becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds may gust as high as 31 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers before 9 a.m., with a high near 60, the weather service said, and a north wind of 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 39 and a north northeast wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 60 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon, the weather service said. The high will be near 55 with an east northeast wind of 7 to 13 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, there is a 70 percent chance of rain, with a low of 42, according to the weather service. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, with a high near 52, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, with a low around 42, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, with a high near 51, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 70 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight, with a low of 38, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of rain, with a high near 51, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 34, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be partly sunny, with a high of 52, the weather service said.