Hot weather continues today, storms possible tonight

Heavier storms are possible to the west and north of Wyandotte County tonight. Rain is possible after 7 p.m. tonight in Wyandotte County, while the main rain chances are after 10 p.m. here, and it will intensify about 1 p.m. Friday, according to the forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County could see a half inch to an inch of rain from Thursday night through Sunday. It is near an area that may get 1 to 1.5 inches of rain. (National Weather Service graphic)

Temperatures in the low 90s are in today’s forecast from the National Weather Service, along with a chance of storms tonight.

Storms may move south and east through the overnight hours, the weather service said. While severe weather is not expected, a strong storm or two is possible in the region.

Gusty winds and heavy rain will be the primary threats, according to the weather service. Up to 2 inches of rain is possible in some areas. Some parts of the region may experience flooding. Rain will be heavier to the north of Wyandotte County.

Storms will continue on Friday and Saturday, with strong storms possible on Saturday, the weather service said.

With the cold front moving in later today, temperatures will be lower on the weekend, in the mid-80s on Friday and Saturday, rising to 89 on Sunday, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 92 and a south wind of 7 to 10 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71 with a south wind of 3 to 6 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 70 percent chance of rain and storms, mainly after 1 p.m., with a high near 85, the weather service said. A calm wind will become southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 69, according to the weather service. New rainfall amounts are between a quarter and half-inch of rain possible.

Saturday, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85, the weather service said. A calm wind will become southwest 5 to 7 mph in the orning. Winds may gust as high as 20 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 66. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 89, the weather service said.


Sunday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

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

Tuesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

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Calm, hot weather continues today

Today’s high will be near 90, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
The temperature was 76 degrees at 8 a.m. in Wyandotte County, with a heat index of 78. Today’s high is expected to be near 90. Today will be the best day to do yard work in the next few days, if residents stay hydrated and stay away from the hottest time of day. (National Weather Service graphic)
A south wind of 10 to 14 mph, will gust as high as 20 mph today. (National Weather Service graphic)

Warmer temperatures continue today and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Today’s high will be near 90, with winds gusting as high as 20 mph. Humidity will stay on the lower side, so it will feel very close to the air temperature, the weather service said.

Storms will return late Thursday evening, according to the weather service. Storm chances will move from the northwest toward the south and east through the overnight hours.

No severe weather is expected, but a few strong storms are possible, according to the weather service.

Storm chances continue intermittently on Friday and Saturday, with no severe weather expected, the weather service said.

Storm chances will linger for the beginning of next week, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 90 and a south wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be clear with a low of 71 and a south southeast wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 92 and a south wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday 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 south wind of 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Between a quarter and half of an inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 83 with a light west southwest wind. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 68. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Temperatures could reach 90 today

Temperatures could reach 90 today. (National Weather Service graphic)

Tuesday’s weather is much like Monday’s – just a few degrees lower, with a high near 90, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., the weather service said. Most of the region will stay dry, however.

For the remainder of the week, there will be highs from the mid-80s to low-90s, according to the weather service. The humidity will be low, so it will feel like the air temperature.

Storm chances will return on Thursday through the weekend, the weather service said.

A cold front will move into the area and there will be increased chances for thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, according to the weather service. The high will drop to 86 by Sunday.

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., with a high near 90, the weather service said. There will be a south wind of 7 to 9 mph.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., with a low of 69, according to the weather service. A southeast wind will be around 10 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, it will be sunny with a high near 91 and a south wind of 9 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 71 and a south southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said. A south wind of 6 to 10 mph will gust as high as 22 mph.

Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Friday 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.

Saturday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 87.

Saturday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.