Severe storms possible today

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Severe storms are possible from late this afternoon into this evening, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

The main threats will be for large hail and damaging winds; however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the weather service said.

From 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected from the I-70 corridor and north, according to the weather service, possibly leading to minor river flooding.

For Wyandotte County, from 1 to 1.5 inches of rain is predicted.

Today, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m., the weather service said. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81, and a south southwest wind of 9 to 13 mph. Between a tenth and quarter of an inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 61, with a southwest wind from 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and storms, with a high near 69, and a north northeast wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said. Between a tenth and quarter inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and storms before 1 a.m., with a low of 52, according to the weather service. The north wind will be from 6 to 9 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 72, and a north wind of 6 to 9 mph, the weather service said.

Friday night, expect clear skies and a low of 50, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high of 76, the weather service said.

Saturday night, the low will be around 58 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Sunday, the high will be near 81 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said.

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