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Keeping cool with Christmas in July event

Scenes from the Christmas in July boat event Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Photo from Lou Braswell) — Scenes from the Christmas in July boat event Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Photo by Lou Braswell)

by Lou Braswell
The Christmas in July event at Wyandotte County Lake made for cooler thoughts on Saturday, when a heat advisory was in effect.

The weather was not too steamy, and there was plenty of activity to keep the youngsters and adults busy, including food vendors, information booths, prizes and activities.

The event, which featured boats on the lake decorated for the holidays, was organized by the Unified Government Parks and Recreation.

A variety of decorations were spotted, including a Santa in speedos and a Royals boat that featured a “Let’s Go Royals” chant.

Power outage reported

A power outage lasting about 40 minutes was reported around 4:45 p.m. Sunday between Kansas City Kansas Community College and 79th Street, from State Avenue to Parallel Parkway.

About 160 customers were without power during the outage, according to the Board of Public Utilities outage map, and all but 12 were restored at 5:25 p.m.

Heat advisory in effect; another hot day in forecast

Sunday heat index (National Weather Service graphic)

Temperatures will warm up again today, reaching a high of 94, with a heat index near 106, according to the National Weather Service.

A heat advisory is in effect from noon today until 9 p.m. July 26, the weather service said. Residents are advised to drink a lot of water, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

There was a 20 percent chance of rain today, but the chances of rain appear to be over at midday.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear with a low of 76, according to the weather service.

Monday, look for another hot and sunny day, with a high near 95 and heat index as high as 106, the weather service said. Monday, night, the low will be 77.

Tuesday, expect sunny weather with a high near 95, according to the weather service. The wind will be from the south at 10 to 16 mph, gusting to as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of storms and showers, the weather service said. The low will be 75.

Wednesday there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and storms, with a high of 86, according to the weather service.