Today’s high near 64

Spring-like temperatures will continue today, with a high near 64. (Staff photo)
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Fog this morning will change into sunny skies today, according to the National Weather Service.

More showers and thunderstorms are possible on Thursday throughout the region, the weather service said. Thunderstorms are possible early Thursday morning, continuing through the day. There are also chances for thunderstorms in the afternoon, primarily along and south of the Missouri River.

There is a chance of a rain-snow mix north of the Missouri River on Saturday, according to the weather service, but in Wyandotte County the forecast calls just for rain.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 64 and a light and variable wind, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4 a.m., with a low of 48, according to the weather service. There will be a south wind of 6 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., then a chance of showers after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 66 with a south wind of 5 to 15 mph, becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 26 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected, with more possible during thunderstorms.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 37 and a north wind of 6 to 11 mph, becoming light after midnight, according to the weather service. Winds may gust as high as 18 mph.

Friday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 52, and a calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon, the weather service said.

Friday night, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, with a low of 36, according to the weather service. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 70 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 43.

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

Sunday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 49, the weather service said.

Bridge inspections planned Wednesday in Wyandotte County

The Kansas Department of Transportation will conduct bridge inspections, Wednesday, March 11, in multiple locations in Wyandotte County, weather permitting.


Wednesday morning short-term lane closures include:
• I-635 southbound, from I-70 to Speaker Road, the right lane will be closed.
• I-635 northbound and southbound, over Douglas Avenue, the right lane will be closed.
• U.S. 69/7th Street over I-70 eastbound, the right lane will be closed.


Wednesday afternoon short-term lane closures include:
• K-32 eastbound and westbound, alternating lane closures on the Kansas River Bridge.
• I-435 northbound and southbound, alternating lane closures over Georgia Avenue.
• I-435 northbound, alternating lane closures at K-5.

Traffic will be controlled by mobile lane closures using trucks with arrow boards and digital message board, according to a KDOT spokesman.

The spokesman urged all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1. The spokesman urged motorists to drive safely and always wear a seat belt.

New health clinic opening Monday in Turner

Family Health Care is opening a new Turner clinic on Monday, March 16, at 2002 S. 51st St., Kansas City, Kansas.

The location is the former Korean Presbyterian Church.

A grand opening will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, featuring a bounce house, popcorn and games.

The new clinic will serve all ages, a spokesman said.

Family Health Care currently has an office at 340 Southwest Blvd. in Kansas City, Kansas, and has served Kansas City, Kansas, for more than 30 years, the spokesman stated. Family Health Care also has a clinic at 530 Quindaro Blvd., in the Quindaro area. The clinic was co-founded by Dr. Sharon Lee.

The clinic has more than 18,000 annual visits for medical, dental, mental health and vision care currently, according to the spokesman. The clinic’s focus is low-income uninsured or underinsured patients, pregnant women and infants, chronic diseases including diabetes, hepatitis C and other serious illnesses. The clinics also provide wrap-around services that help support the clients, including social services, literacy services, medication assistance and onsite pharmacy.

Family Health Care also offers family fitness classes in a fitness center, and collaborates with the Jay-Doc Free Clinic, Family Health Care Legal Services, and Maternal Options that Matter prenatal care and delivery.

The clinic’s telephone number is 913-722-3100, and it accepts Medicaid and all insurance.