Storms and rain are in today’s forecast for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.
Some thunderstorms moved through Wyandotte County this morning, and more storms and rain are possible today.
Chances of thunderstorms will increase rapidly around noon, persisting through the afternoon hours, according to the weather service.
A second round of storms looks likely to develop this evening.
Torrential rain, large hail and damaging winds are the threats expected.
Moderate to heavy rain today will set the stage for possible flash flooding and river blooding concerns by Tuesday, as another round of moderate to heavy rain is expected.
Flooding concerns will increase as rain chances return this weekend and carry into the work week, the weather service said.
Today’s high will be near 72, the weather service said. Showers and thunderstorms are possible during the entire day. An east northeast wind of 7 to 16 mph will become south in the morning. Winds may gust as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts between three-fourths and one inch are possible.
Tonight, showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm, with a low of 58, according to the weather service. A south wind at 8 to 11 mph will become west southwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch are possible.
Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 a.m., with a high near 67, the weather service said. A west northwest wind of 11 to 14 mph will gust as high as 18 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
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