Thunderstorms in today’s forecast, possibility of flash flooding

Flash flooding is possible in the region, according to the National Weather Service. Wyandotte County is on the northeast edge of the flash flooding area, but it is not under a flash flooding warning on Wednesday morning. More rain is in the forecast here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Wet weather is in the Wednesday forecast, with widespread thunderstorms expected today into tonight.

The National Weather Service said although rain and storms are likely, severe weather is not anticipated today.

Flash flooding is possible in the region, however, the weather service said.

Showers and storms today and on each day this week will cause continued rises on area streams, creek and rivers.

On Wednesday morning, the rivers in Wyandotte County were all well below flood stage, according to NOAA hydrology charts.

Today, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 p.m., then showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 73 with a south wind of 10 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 64 with a south southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph. Between a quarter and half an inch is possible.

Thursday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 76, the weather service said. A south wind of 8 to 13 mph will gust as high as 21 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 66, according to the weather service. A south southeast wind of 10 mph will gust as high as 20 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 81, the weather service said. A south wind will be 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 65, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 83, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 81, the weather service said.