Month: May 2020

Fire reported on Mission Road

A fire was reported Monday afternoon in the 4500 block of Mission Road, Kansas City, Kansas.

According to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department, fire crews reported smoke showing from the building.

The fire was knocked down, and there were no injuries reported, according to the fire department.

The cause of the fire is undetermined, the Fire Department stated.

Accidents reported on area highways

Accidents were reported Monday morning on area highways, as a storm with high winds and heavy rain moved through the area. An accident was reported at 11:10 a.m. Mnoday on northbound I-635 near K-5 and the Missouri River, according to KC Scout. (KC Scout photo)
Another accident was reported on eastbound I-70 at I-670 about 10:54 a.m., according to KC Scout. Another accident was reported at 10:25 a.m. on northbound I-435 near Woodend Road, according to KC Scout. (KC Scout photo)
A storm moved through Wyandotte County Monday morning, with lightning, wind, heavy rain and small hail.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued

A severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 11 a.m. Monday for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.

At 10:15 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Bonner Springs, moving east at 45 mph. The storm has 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

At 9:39 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Williamstown, or 7 miles northwest of Lawrence, moving east at 45 mph, the weather service said.

The storm may include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail, the weather service said.

The Board of Public Utilities reported 559 customers without power about 11:19 a.m. Monday.

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding and trees is possible, the weather service said.

Also under the severe thunderstorm warning are southern Leavenworth County and northwestern Johnson County, the weather service stated.

For their protection, residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building, the weather service said.

For more information, visit www.weather.gov.