Very hot today, stormy Tuesday

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The National Weather Service said very hot conditions will continue today, with a heat index as high as 101.

Severe weather is possible Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats, according to the weather service.

Today, there is also a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, with a high of 94 and a heat index of 101, the weather service said. A south wind of 10 to 15 mph will increase to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon, gusting as high as 32 mph.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 77, and a south wind of 14 to 17 mph will gust as high as 28 mph, according to the weather service.

There is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Tuesday, with a high near 92 and a heat index as high as 101, the weather service said. A south wind of 14 mph will gust as high as 24 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Tuesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 66 with a south southwest wind of 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Between three-quarters and 1 inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 80 and a north wind of 8 mph, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

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

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 89, the weather service said.

Friday night, the low will be around 74 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 87, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 86, the weather service said.

Public hearing set Monday on Edwardsville CID

A public hearing is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Edwardsville City Hall, 690 S. 4th St., Edwardsville, Kansas, on creating a community improvement district and authorizing a CID project for the Village South project.

If approved, this would add 1 percent in sales tax within the district. The Village South area is at the southeast corner of I-70 and 110th, south of I-70, east of 110th Street and north of Riverview Avenue.

There are three different CID sites at the Village South area.

The Village South development contains a hotel, conference center, restaurant, retail sites, infrastructure and other commercial uses.

Scenes from Sporting KC vs. Minnesota United

Yohan Croizet crossed himself and pointed to the heavens in celebration after his goal. Croizet scored in the 47th minute, almost immediately after coming on as a halftime substitute. Sporting KC won, 2-0, over Minnesota. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Veterans of World War II were celebrated on the field before the Sporting KC Game Saturday. They saluted as the colors were presented. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The Liberty Police Department color guard presented the colors. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Ilie Sanchez signed an autograph for some delighted fans after the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Drums kept the atmosphere rowdy in the Cauldron, the north end stands. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Kristian Nemeth launched a shot in the second half. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Johnny Russell made a run to the goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Diego Rubio launched a shot. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Graham Zusi looked for an opening in the Minnesota defense. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Johnny Russell was picked up by two Minnesota defenders on an attacking run. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)