Warm temperatures Wednesday, storms possible Thursday

The heat index could reach 96 today in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)
Thunderstorms are possible Thursday in the region. (National Weather Service graphic)

Temperatures could reach 91 this afternoon, with the heat index around 96, according to the National Weather Service.

Thunderstorm chances return on Thursday, the weather service said.

A few storms Thursday may be strong to severe, with large hail and damaging winds the main threat, according to the weather service.

One to two inches of rain will be possible, although the chance of widespread flooding appears low at this time.

Wyandotte County is in an area at marginal risk for thunderstorms on Thursday. A few storms may be strong to severe, according to the weather service, with large hail and gusty winds the main threats.

Today, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91 and a heat index as high as 96, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 8 to 16 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 75 with a south wind of 13 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation is possible.

Thursday, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, the weather service said. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. The high will be near 83 with a southwest wind of 8 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain are possible.

Thursday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 68 with a west southwest wind of 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are possible.

Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85 and a light west wind, the weather service said. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain are possible.

Friday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 68. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

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

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84, the weather service said.