Storms possible today, flash flood watch in effect

A flash flood watch is in effect in Wyandotte County through 7 p.m. tonight. (National Weather Service graphic)
Severe weather chances will be greater to the north of Wyandotte County today. (National Weather Service graphic)
The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the northwestern part of Wyandotte County, at this time is not projected to go into action stage or flood stage. (National Weather Serivce – U.S. Geological Survey chart)

Scattered thunderstorms are possible late this morning into the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

A flash flood watch is in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday night, the weather service said. The rapid rise of rivers, streams and low water crossings is possible, the weather service said, and roadways could become flooded.

Residents should monitor weather forecasts and be prepared to take action if flash flood warnings are issued, as it can be dangerous, according to the weather service.

In Wyandotte County, there is a 70 percent chance of precipitation, and some of the storms could produce heavy rain, the weather service said.

Rain will be in the forecast through Thursday night.

Today, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., the weather service said. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. The high will be near 73 with an east southeast wind of 10 to 13 mph, becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds may gust up to 21 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half-inch of rain are possible.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 60, according to the weather service. A west southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph will gust as high as 18 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Wednesday, there is a 50 percent chance of precipitation after 10 a.m., with a high near 76 and a southwest wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Wednesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 64, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Thursday, there is an 80 percent of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 75, the weather service said. A calm wind will become north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with a low of 59, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 74, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 55, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 74, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 57, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 77, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Flash flood watch issued until 7 p.m. Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Wyandotte County and surrounding areas until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Showers and thunderstorms are possible across the region through Tuesday afternoon, according to the weather service. The showers could produce several inches of rain in a short period of time.

Rapid rises of rivers, stream and low water crossings is possible, the weather service said. Poor drainage areas in cities could be particularly affected. Roadways could become flooded. It could be a very dangerous situation, according to the weather service.

Residents are advised to monitor weather forecasts and be prepared to take action if flash flood warnings are issues, the weather service said.

Police release more details about officer-involved shooting on South 71st Terrace

Kansas City, Kansas, police have released more details about the officer-involved shooting at 7:40 a.m. Monday, May 25, in the 600 block of South 71st Terrace.

According to a police spokesman, the officers went to the apartment complex in a self-initiated check in a public access lot.

The officers located a confirmed stolen vehicle out of Leavenworth that was parked in the lot, according to police. The auto was not occupied. While they were investigating the stolen auto, officers were approached by a tenant who told police about an armed disturbance, according to the report. A suspect was described as a man with a gun.

A male suspect about 30 to 35 years old entered the stolen vehicle and tried to flee, according to the police spokesman.

In an attempt to subdue the suspect, an officer deployed a taser, but was ineffective, according to the police spokesman. The suspect then drove toward one officer who was in front of the stolen vehicle, the spokesman stated.

The police spokesman stated that the officer was in fear of his life and discharged his weapon. The other officer also discharged his weapon.

The suspect got out of the vehicle and tried to flee on foot by entering an apartment building, police stated. Officers then deployed a taser strike at the suspect, which worked that time, and the suspect was taken into custody, according to the spokesman.

EMS was contacted and the suspect was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

A spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department stated the officers will be placed on immediate paid administrative leave pending an investigation.

The incident is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, with the assistance of the Topeka Police Department.

Police asked anyone with information to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.