After a brief rain about an hour earlier, there were sunny skies at 9 a.m. Monday, Memorial Day, in Wyandotte County.
Some non-severe thunderstorms are possible in the region this afternoon and evening, also, to the north and west of Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service. These storms could include hail and damaging winds, the weather service said.
There is only a 20 percent chance of rain today, according to the weather service, with a high of 78 predicted. A south wind of 11 to 15 mph will gust up to 22 mph, the weather service said.
Rain currently can be seen on weather service radar near the Medicine Lodge, Kan., and Wichita areas to the southwest.
Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 63.
Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., and the high will be near 78, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.
The weather service predicted 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain possible in the region over the next seven days, with locally higher amounts up to 4 inches possible. This may lead to flooding in places, according to the weather service.
