Warm temperatures Wednesday, storms possible Thursday

The heat index could reach 96 today in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)
Thunderstorms are possible Thursday in the region. (National Weather Service graphic)

Temperatures could reach 91 this afternoon, with the heat index around 96, according to the National Weather Service.

Thunderstorm chances return on Thursday, the weather service said.

A few storms Thursday may be strong to severe, with large hail and damaging winds the main threat, according to the weather service.

One to two inches of rain will be possible, although the chance of widespread flooding appears low at this time.

Wyandotte County is in an area at marginal risk for thunderstorms on Thursday. A few storms may be strong to severe, according to the weather service, with large hail and gusty winds the main threats.

Today, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91 and a heat index as high as 96, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 8 to 16 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 75 with a south wind of 13 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation is possible.

Thursday, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, the weather service said. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. The high will be near 83 with a southwest wind of 8 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain are possible.

Thursday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 68 with a west southwest wind of 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are possible.

Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85 and a light west wind, the weather service said. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain are possible.

Friday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 68. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 82, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Monarchs sign pitcher from Cleveland organization

Kansas City bolstered its pitching staff on Tuesday with the addition of right-handed pitcher Dalbert Siri.

The 25-year-old right-hander most recently pitched in Triple-A Columbus in the Cleveland Indians’ organization.

Siri, a former international free agent who signed with the Indians in 2014, has spent all six of his minor league seasons in the Cleveland farm system. Over 177 appearances, Siri has a high volume of strikeouts (11.4 K/9) and walks (5.1 BB/9).

In 2021 with Triple-A Columbus, Siri posted a 7.06 ERA with 23 strikeouts and nine walks in 21. 2 innings. The right-hander struggled to keep the ball in the yard, as he surrendered five home runs over that span.

Siri made two stops with the Indians system in 2019. At AA Akron he posted a 2-2 record with a 2.98 ERA in 45 games, punching out 48 and another 2.2 innings at AAA Columbus with four strike outs.

In 2018 Siri was a Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star at advanced A Lynchburg, notching 15 saves in 47.2 innings. He struck out 52 while carrying an impressive 2.45 ERA in 42 appearances out of the pen.

Siri made the 2017 Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star team while at Lake County at low A. He saved 14 games over 40.2 innings with 64 strike outs. His strike out total led the club’s relievers and he led the team in saves with a 3.10 ERA.

In 2016 Siri split time between two rookie-level teams, going 1-1 with a 3.41 ERA in 29 relief innings with four saves. He made his pro debut in 2015 in the Dominican Summer League where he tossed 36.1 innings with a 2.72 ERA with 29 strike outs for the Indians.

The Monarchs continue their nine-game homestand tonight when the club begins a three-game series with the Houston Apollos. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. The game can be heard on the Monarchs Broadcast Network with the pre-game beginning at 6:35 p.m. and the video stream airing on aabaseball.tv.

Tickets to Monarchs games can be purchased by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting monarchsbaseball.com.

Voter registration closes today

Voter registration closes today in Wyandotte County before the Aug. 3 primary election.

Wyandotte County residents may register in person at the Wyandotte County election office, 850 State Ave., at the public libraries or at several other locations listed at https://wycovotes.org/how-do-i-register-to-vote.

Also, residents may visit the online registration page at https://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/VoterReg/Default.aspx and submit their registration application.

For more information, visit https://wycovotes.org/how-do-i-register-to-vote.

Local candidates for city, commission, BPU, and school boards are on the ballot this year.