Storms possible this afternoon

Severe thunderstorms are possible near Wyandotte County this afternoon. (National Weather Service graphic)
Hail and wind are the main risks to this afternoon’s thunderstorms. (National Weather Service graphic)
Simulated radar showed storms that could move through the area today. (National Weather Service graphic)

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and move to the east by the evening hours, according to the National Weather Service.

The main hazards will be from large hail and gusty winds, although a tornado can’t be ruled out, the weather service said.

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible from Saturday into Tuesday, according to the weather service. At this time, the threat of any severe weather from Saturday to Tuesday looks low, the weather service said.

Today, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75 with a south southwest wind of 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 20 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 51 with a west northwest wind of 8 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Wednesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., then gradually becoming sunny. The high will be near 66 with a north northwest wind of 15 to 22 mph, gusting as high as 36 mph.

Wednesday night, it will be clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service. A north northwest wind of 8 to 13 mph will become light northwest after midnight. Winds may gust as high as 23 mph.

Thursday, it will be sunny with a high near 72 and a northwest wind of 3 to 5 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 53, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 80, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 59, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 60, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 75, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a low of 54, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 71, the weather service said.

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