Slight chance of storms today, strong storms possible for Fourth of July

Chance of storms on July 4. (National Weather Service graphic)

There is a slight chance for storms today, according to the National Weather Service.

However, any storms today would not be severe, the weather service added. The Wyandotte County forecast calls for a chance of rain or storms mainly after 1 a.m. Tuesday.

There is a chance for storms Independence Day and again on Wednesday, according to the weather service. A few of those storms could be strong with small hail and gusty winds possible.

There is a 40 percent chance of storms on the Fourth of July during the daytime, and a 50 percent chance of rain the evening of July 4, according to the forecast.

Today’s forecast, according to the weather service, will be mostly sunny, with a high near 88 and a south southeast wind of 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and storms, mostly after 1 a.m. Thursday. The low will be around 70, with a south-southeast wind of 3 to 6 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

On Tuesday, Independence Day, expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 85 and a south wind of 5 to 7 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

On the evening of the Fourth of July, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and storms, according to the weather service. It will be mostly cloudy with a low of 69. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

On Wednesday, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 85. A light and variable wind will change to northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Between a tenth and quarter of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Thursday night, expect a low of 72 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of about 90, the weather service said.

Friday night, the low will be around 68 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 87, the weather service said.

Saturday night, expect partly cloudy skies and a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 87, the weather service said.