Thunderstorms, rain return this week

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night. There is an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night, and a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms Monday night, after 1 a.m. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County is in an area of severe drought. (National Weather Service graphic)

The chance of thunderstorms is in this week’s forecast from the National Weather Service.

There is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight, and an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday night, according to the weather service.

From a quarter-inch to a half-inch of rain is possible with these storms, the weather service said.

A few storms could be strong with small hail and gusty winds, according to the weather service.

The storm will be moving into the area from the south and southwest.

Today, Columbus Day, it will be sunny, with a high near 81 and a calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 62 with a south wind of 6 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Tuesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 81 with a south southwest wind of 11 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph.

Tuesday night, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 57 with a south southwest wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is likely.

Wednesday, it will be partly sunny, then gradually sunny, with a high near 70, the weather service said. A west northwest wind of 6 to 10 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday night, it will be clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 64, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be clear, with a low of 42, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 69, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 51, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 73, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 62, the weather service said.