Rain remains in forecast for Thursday, Friday

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

After a morning storm that included heavy rain, winds and lightning, today’s weather still has some rain and storms possible, according to a National Weather Service forecast.

While skies over Wyandotte County currently are clearing, there is light rain to the southwest of the metropolitan area that could be moving toward the Kansas City area, according to a radar map.

Area-wide thunderstorms also will be possible Friday with the potential for isolated severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail, the weather service said.

An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain will be possible by Saturday, which may prolong ongoing flooding and lead to additional flooding along area rivers, creeks and streams, according to the weather service.

Today’s high should be near 81 degrees. Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of rain, with a low around 67, the weather service said.

Friday, expect a high near 78, with a 60 percent chance of rain, according to the weather service. Friday night, there is a 70 percent chance of rain with a low of 61.

Rain is not in the forecast for Saturday, Sunday, Monday and beyond.

Saturday, there is a high predicted of 70, with mostly cloudy skies. Sunday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high of 69, according to the weather service.

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Missouri River at Kansas City levels. (NOAA graphic)
Missouri River at Kansas City levels. (NOAA graphic)

Kansas River at Kansas City, Kan., levels. (NOAA graphic)
Kansas River at Kansas City, Kan., levels. (NOAA graphic)

Turkey Creek at Southwest Boulevard levels. (NOAA graphic)
Turkey Creek at Southwest Boulevard levels. (NOAA graphic)

Accidents reported on I-435

An accident was reported Thursday morning at I-435 and I-70 in Wyandotte County. (KC Scout photo)
An accident was reported Thursday morning at I-435 and I-70 in Wyandotte County. (KC Scout photo)

Accidents were reported this morning on I-435 in Wyandotte County.

One accident was from I-70 westbound to I-435 southbound, about 7:34 a.m., according to KC Scout.

Another accident was from I-435 northbound past Donahoo Road, about 7:43 a.m., KC Scout reported.

Heavy rains and a storm were reported in Wyandotte County this morning.

Man dies after being tasered near 1300 block of Quindaro

A man in his 30s died this afternoon after being tasered near the parking lot of a store in the 1300 block of Quindaro Boulevard.

A Kansas City, Kan., police spokesman stated that officers were flagged down about 2:55 p.m. May 27 about a man acting strangely in the parking lot of a store.

Emergency medical service personnel were providing medical assistance to the man when he became combative with officers, the police spokesman said. A taser was used, the man was taken into custody and was taken to a hospital, the spokesman said.

The man later died at the hospital, the spokesman said. The cause of death was not determined or released.

Police are not releasing the man’s identity until there is positive identification and family notification, the spokesman said.