Sunny and a high of 88 will be the forecast for Tuesday, which is primary Election Day in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.
Yesterday forecasters thought there could be a possibility of storms today, but the forecast has changed, and now there appears to be little likelihood of rain today. A frontal boundary will move through the area today, preceding a ridge of surface high pressure, according to the weather service.
Storms could move in early Wednesday morning to the region, the weather service said. This storm system will have isolated strong wind gusts, and marginally severe hail will be possible.
An active weather pattern for the region could begin Wednesday. The pattern looks similar to last week’s pattern that resulted in several inches of rain west of the Kansas City area, according to forecasters.
Thunderstorm chances will continue through the remainder of the work week and into the upcoming weekend, according to the weather service. Periods of heavy rain will be possible.
Today, it will be sunny with a high near 88 and a north wind of 3 to 5 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 69 and a calm wind, according to the weather service. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Wednesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 87 with a light south wind. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Wednesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71 with a calm wind. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85 and a calm wind, the weather service said. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.
Thursday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 68, according to the weather service. Between three-quarters and 1 inch of rain is possible.
Friday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 82, the weather service said.
Friday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 85, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly cloudy with a low of 70, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be partly sunny with a high of 87, the weather service said.
Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.
Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 86, the weather service said.