The heat index could reach as high as 98 today, with temperatures near 90, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
There is a slight chance this afternoon for storms south of Wyandotte County. Fairly quiet weather will follow through the end of the week into the weekend, the weather service said.
Heat and humidity will continue Thursday, gradually growing hotter each weekend, according to the weather service. Thunderstorm chances may return to the area by early next week.
Today, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 90 and a heat index as high as 98, the weather service said. There will be a southeast wind of 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 74 and an east southeast wind of 5 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 90, the weather service said. Heat index values will be as high as 97. A light south southeast wind will become south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74 and a south southeast wind of 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the evening, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said, and a south wind of 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 92, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.
Monday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m., with a high near 86, the weather service said.
Monday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 84, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 84, the weather service said.
Wyandotte County had 3,822 total cumulative COVID-19 cases at 1 p.m. Wednesday, as compared to 3,750 cases at 1 p.m. Tuesday, an increase of 72 cases since Tuesday, according to the UG’s COVID-19 website. There was one more death since 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the total now at 90. (From UG COVID-19 website)
COVID-19 testing for the homeless will take place on Thursday and Friday in Wyandotte County, according to the Unified Government Health Department.
Testing will take place at two locations on Thursday and Friday:
• Frank Williams Outreach Center, 7th and Nebraska, Kansas City, Kansas, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. July 23 and 24;
• Cross-Lines Community Outreach, food kitchen, 7th and Shawnee, Kasnas City, Kansas, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 23 and 24.
Test results will be available at the testing locations on Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28.
“We know that people experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for serious illness from Covid-19. It is vital for us as a community to help keep them safe from the virus,” said Rob Santel, director of client services with Cross-Lines Community Outreach. “Increasing access to testing opportunities for this vulnerable population is essential to stop the spread.”
“It’s important to provide testing that specifically aims to serve people experiencing homelessness, and to hold the testing events at locations where people can access other services they may need. Meeting people in the community, where they are already receiving services, allows us to identify vulnerable people who might need isolation or critical care,” said Rachel Erpelding, senior director of housing and employment services with Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Healthcare. Frank Williams Outreach Center is a service of Wyandot Center.
“It’s not just about testing, but how do people quarantine while they wait for their results, or isolate if they test positive? That’s why we’ve partnered with a hotel in the area to provide a sheltering option for people who get tested at these events,” said Nicole Garner, COVID-19 project coordinator with the Unified Government Public Health Department. “As we continue to expand COVID-19 testing, this is not only critically important for those experiencing homelessness, but we are also exploring how this can help those who may have challenges isolating themselves from others in their household, like a large family in a small space with a shared bathroom.”
These events are done in partnership with: the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Department of Emergency Management, Kansas Department for Children and Families, Frank Williams Center, Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness (GKCCEH), Care Beyond the Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, the Unified Government Public Health Department, and the Wyandotte County Health Equity Task Force.
Information from UG Health Department
State COVID-19 cases increase by 770
Kansas reported 24,104 positive cases from 103 counties, with 308 deaths, on Wednesday morning, an increase of 770 cases since Monday. There was one more death since Monday.
Wyandotte County had 3,822 total cumulative COVID-19 cases at 1 p.m. Wednesday, as compared to 3,750 cases at 1 p.m. Tuesday, an increase of 72 cases since Tuesday, according to the UG’s COVID-19 website. There was one more death since 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the total now at 90.
Johnson County had the highest number of cases in Kansas, with 4,158 reported Wednesday morning, according to state figures.
The University of Kansas Health System reported the number of COVID-19 patients on Wednesday morning was 35, down one from 36 on Tuesday. There were 16 patients in the intensive care unit, the same number as Tuesday, and six on ventilators, the same as Tuesday. Five recovered patients were discharged and four patients were admitted. According to doctors, the length of stay for patients is decreasing on the average. Doctors said they believed the hospital has bed space, personal protective equipment and medications to handle 40 to 45 COVID-19 patients.
For more information about Cross-Lines Community Outreach visitcross-lines.org
For more information about COVID-19 in Wyandotte County, including the latest data and resources for residents and businesses, visit wycokck.org/COVID-19, or call 3-1-1.
Sporting Kansas City (4-1-0, 12 points) clinched progression to the MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage Audi with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake (1-1-3, 6 points) on Wednesday morning at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World in Florida.
Forward Johnny Russell struck just 49 seconds into the game before substitute Gerso Fernandes sealed the result with a superb 86th-minute curler, vaulting Sporting to the summit of the provisional Western Conference standings and guaranteeing the side a top-two finish in Group D of the MLS is Back Tournament.
Mexican striker Alan Pulido assisted both goals and is the only MLS player with at least three goals and three assists this season.
If Minnesota United FC fails to beat the Colorado Rapids tonight at 9:30 p.m., Sporting will finish first in Group D and face the third-place finisher from Group B, E or F at 10 p.m. on Sunday in the Round of 16.
If Minnesota defeats Colorado, Sporting will place second and meet Supporters’ Shield leaders Columbus Crew SC in the Round of 16 at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
A local kickoff time of 9 a.m. (8 a.m. Central) was the earliest start to a competitive match in Sporting’s 25-year history as manager Peter Vermes made three changes to his starting lineup from Friday’s 3-2 triumph against the Rapids.
Goalkeeper Tim Melia retained his place between the posts while 18-year-old midfielder Gianluca Busio and 24-year-old center back Graham Smith relieved Gadi Kinda and Matt Besler. With Besler on the substitute’s bench, Pulido served as Sporting’s captain for the first time.
A historically early start produced a historically early goal from Russell. After RSL failed to clear Busio’s in-swinging corner kick, Smith and Ilie Sanchez both had shot attempts blocked before the ball caromed off Pulido and fell invitingly to Russell, whose right-footed effort near the penalty spot took a slight deflection on its way into the back of the net.
Russell’s goal marked the fifth time that Sporting has struck in the first minute of a regular season match — the first such occasion since April 2013 — and snapped Real Salt Lake’s 257-minute shutout streak.
The Scottish international opened his scoring account for the 2020 campaign and Pulido extended his impressive run of scoring or assisting in each of his first five appearances this year.
RSL entered Wednesday with an 8-1-5 record in the previous 14 regular season meetings between the clubs, but head coach Freddy Juarez’s men were unable to breach Sporting’s backline in a game that saw Tim Melia push his shutout streak to 316 minutes dating back to Feb. 29, the longest by an MLS goalkeeper this season.
RSL’s Kyle Beckerman and Damir Kreilach both had opportunities to level terms in the first half, but Beckerman’s low drive was blocked by a sliding Roberto Puncec and Melia had little trouble corralling Kreilach’s attempt.
A composed second-half display allowed Sporting to remain in control. RSL goalkeeper Zac MacMath was forced into action on 51 minutes when he raced off his line to prevent Busio’s clever through ball from finding Khiry Shelton on the left side of the box.
Ten minutes later, substitute and Sporting Kansas City Academy product Felipe Hernandez did wonderfully to beat his marker along the right wing and advance goalward before fizzing in a low cross that deflected high into the air. Pulido caught it cleanly with a volley that was blocked through traffic, much to the relief of a retreating RSL defense.
Having entered the contest in the 84th minute, Gerso bagged his first goal of the campaign just two minutes later to secure all three points.
Pulido advanced into the attacking third and floated a diagonal ball to the feet of Gerso, who cut centrally from the right flank and unfurled a stunner into the far left corner to double Sporting’s cushion.
The play gave Pulido his fourth assist of the year, and his seven combined goals and assists rank second in MLS. Referee Fotis Bazakos drew an end to proceedings shortly thereafter as Vermes’ men claimed their first regular season win over RSL since April 2017.
