Today’s weather: Sunny and 79

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Quiet weather conditions will continue until Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Today’s high will be near 79 with sunny skies, and dry weather, the weather service said.

Moderate river flooding continues, however, on the Missouri River at Parkville, where the gauge over I-435 includes the Wyandotte County area. The Kansas River at Kansas Avenue and the Kansas-Missouri state line is in minor flood stage currently. Drivers are asked to use caution if they encounter water in the roadways.

Shower and storm chances return Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the weather service said. Storms are expected to move in from the northwest Tuesday evening and then move to the southeast Wednesday. No severe weather is expected at this time.

Up to a half-inch of rain is expected across the area with this storm, according to the weather service. On and off storms are expected Friday through the weekend, and no severe weather is expected with these storms at this time.

Today, it will be sunny with a high of 79, and a north wind of 6 to 11 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 56 and a north northwest wind of 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78 and a light south wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning, the weather service said. Winds may gust as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 58, according to the weather service. A south wind of 6 mph will become light and variable. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half-inch are possible.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 74, the weather service said. A northwest wind of 5 to 10 mph will gust as high as 24 mph.

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

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 77, the weather service said.

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 59, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., with a high near 79, according to the weather service.

Friday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low of 62, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there Is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 80, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 63, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 81, the weather service said.

Below normal temperatures are forecast for the last part of June, from June 17 through June 23, in this area. (National Weather Service graphic)
Above normal precipitation is favored for June 17 through June 23, according to the National Weather Service. Before that, from June 15 to June 17, there is a potential for heavy precipitation in the Kansas City area, according to the weather service. (National Weather Service graphic)
The Missouri River at Parkville, whose forecast area includes Wyandotte County, is currently in moderate flood stage and declining slightly. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)
The Kansas River at 23rd Street, where the gauge is at Kansas Avenue and the Kansas-Missouri state line, is currently in minor flood stage and declining. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)