Weather: Rain, wind in today’s forecast

Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Tuesday in Wyandotte County, with a risk of severe weather to the south of the area. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wednesday’s forecast includes a half-inch to an inch of rain. (National Weather Service graphic)

A forecast of scattered showers this morning will change into showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.

An isolated storm south of the Missouri River could produce strong wind gusts, up to 60 mph, the weather service said.

Strong south winds of 8 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph, are expected today, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 90 percent chance of rain, and possibly a thunderstorm after noon, the weather service said. The high will be near 52, with a south wind of 8 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 90 percent chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm, according to the weather service. The low will be around 41 with a south southeast wind of 6 to 13 mph, becoming north after midnight. Winds may gust as high as 24 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of rain, the weather service said, mostly likely before noon. The high will be near 46. A north northwest wind of 7 to 17 mph will gust as high as 28 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 32, according to the weather service. A west northwest wind of 5 mph will become calm in the evening.

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, it will be sunny, with a high near 57 and a south wind of 3 to 7 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 35, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 50, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 29, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high of 51, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 33, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 48, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 26, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 42, the weather service said.