Sunny and hot today, rain possible in late afternoon

Severe weather outlook for Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Severe weather outlook for Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Today’s weather will be sunny with a high near 92, with a chance of rain after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The heat index today could reach as high as 100, the weather service said. Winds will be 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

There could be additional flooding to the north today, as thunderstorms were moving north of the Kansas City area, according to the weather service.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to the weather service.

Friday, look for mostly sunny skies with a high near 94, the weather service said. The heat index could be as high as 103. Friday night, the low will be 77.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 92. A south wind will be from 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of precipitation, with a low around 76, the weather service said.

Sunday, showers and storms are likely, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

Forecast through Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Forecast through Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)