Month: April 2020

After storms move through Wyandotte County this morning, the high this afternoon will reach 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The wind could gust up to 26 mph today, according to the forecast.

More showers and storms will be possible on Tuesday afternoon in some areas, as a cold front moves through the area, the weather service said.

The main hazards on Tuesday will be from large hail and gusty winds, but a tornado can’t be ruled out, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be partly sunny with a high near 75 and a south southwest wind of 13 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 26 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 59 and a south wind of 7 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 75, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph will become west northwest in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 20 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Tuesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with a low of 52, according to the weather service. The low will be around 52 with a west northwest wind of 6 to 9 mph.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 67, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 14 to 21 mph will gust as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday night, it will be clear, with a low of 48, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 73, the weather service said

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 54, the weather service said.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 81, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 61.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 75, the weather service said.

The two right lanes on southbound I-635 from 48th Street to K-32, the on and off ramps on southbound I-635 from eastbound and westbound State Avenue, the off ramp from southbound I-635 to K-32, the on ramp to I-635 from K-32, are scheduled to be closed Monday, April 27.

Work will occur from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, according to a KDOT spokesman. Ramps will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The lane and ramp closures are necessary for pavement grinding.

Traffic will be diverted using signs and traffic cones.

The KDOT 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. Motorists were urged to drive safely and always wear their seat belts, the spokesman stated.