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Heavy rain possible today

Clouds over Wyandotte County on Saturday. Today’s forecast calls for rain, and there is a marginal chance of severe storms. The high will be near 62 and tonight’s low will be around 48. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Wyamdotte County is at a marginal risk for severe storms today. (National Weather Service graphic)

From a half-inch to an inch of rain is possible tonight in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service forecast. More rain is also possible on Wednesday night. (National Weather Service graphic)

Heavy rain is possible today, according to the National Weather Service.

Wyandotte County is at marginal risk today for severe thunderstorms, and from a half-inch to an inch of rain is predicted today and tonight, the weather service said.

Heavy rain also is possible on Wednesday night.

Strong storms could form in central Kansas today and move in a southeast direction, according to the weather service. A few strong storms could be possible this evening in areas south of I-70, with isolated instances of up to quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph, the weather service said.

In Wyandotte County, the forecast calls for wind gusts up to 28 mph today and up to 24 mph tonight, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 90 percent chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 62 with an east wind of 9 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 90 percent chance of precipitation, with a thunderstorm possible before 1 a.m., then showers and thunderstorms between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 48 with an east wind of 6 to 14 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds may gust up to 24 mph. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Tuesday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 61, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 9 to 13 mph will gust as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 49, according to the weather service, and an east wind of 7 mph.

Wednesday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 65 with an east wind of 7 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, according to the weather service. The low will be around 55. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are possible.

On Thursday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 66.

Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers before 1 a.m., with a low of 49, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 68, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 51, according to the weather service.

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

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 61, according to the weather service.

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

Kansas governor, legislators offer support for Andover after ‘stunning and heartbreaking’ tornado

A preliminary assessment of damage indicated the tornado that struck Andover on Friday night had an intensity rating of EF3 on the 0-5 scale. (Submitted by Gov. Laura Kelly’s office)

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly on Saturday surveyed damage in Andover and promised to help the town recover from the large and destructive tornado that tore through the town the night before.

Legislators from the area offered prayers and assistance for the Butler County community. The National Weather Service in Wichita said the severity of damage indicated the tornado had an EF3 intensity on the 0-5 rating scale while on the ground for about 20 minutes.

The governor declared an emergency Friday evening after a large storm system spawned tornadoes, large hail and strong straight-line winds across the state. On Saturday, she traveled to Andover to meet with first responders, local government officials and residents impacted by the storm.

“One thing is clear: Kansans are resilient, and we will get through this together,” Gov. Kelly said. “My administration will work with local leaders to help Kansans impacted by this storm get back on their feet.”

Senate President Ty Masterson, a Republican from Andover, said his own house only lost a few shingles, but the “path of destruction was enormous, with hundreds of homes, businesses, or other structures destroyed or damaged.”

“I am deeply appreciative of all who are helping our community of Andover as we assess the devastating impact of the tornado,” Sen. Masterson said. “The extent of the damage is stunning and heartbreaking, and we are so thankful no lives were lost. As Andover recovers and rebuilds, we stand ready to assist those in need. Prayers continue.”

Rep. Susan Humphries, a Wichita Republican whose district includes Andover, said the community “suffered a sudden and devastating loss.”

“My family and I offer our heartfelt prayers to those most directly affected by last night’s storm,” Rep. Humphries said. “We are with you, and we will stand and work beside you. Our gratitude goes out to the agencies and individuals who work tirelessly to keep us safe and support our community.”

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See more at https://kansasreflector.com/2022/04/30/kansas-governor-legislators-offer-support-for-andover-after-stunning-and-heartbreaking-tornado/

Thunderstorms may return Monday with heavy rains

Clouds over Wyandotte County on Saturday. Rain will be in the forecast for Monday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Wyandotte County is in an area at marginal risks for severe thunderstorms on Monday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Wyandotte County could receive 1 to 1.5 inches of rain on Monday and Monday night. (National Weather Service graphic)

Today’s high is expected to be 70 in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service, but rain is returning on Monday.

Widespread rain is possible Monday in the region, according to the weather service. Wyandotte County is in a marginal area for severe thunderstorms

Strong storms are possible over central Kansas on Monday afternoon, moving east southeast by evening, the weather service said.

A few strong storms will be possible in the evening in areas south of I-70, generally south of Olathe, with isolated instances of hail to quarter-size and wind gusts up to 60 mph, according to the weather service.

Moderate to heavy rain is expected Monday into Monday night in the region, the weather service said. Wyandotte County could receive 1 to 1.5 inches of rain on Monday and Monday night.

No precipitation is forecast for Tuesday, but showers could be back on Wednesday through Thursday night, according to the forecast.

Tonight, the low will be around 50 with a west northwest wind of 5 to 8 mph, becoming calm, according to the weather service.

Monday, showers are likely, with a 90 percent chance of precipitation. There could be a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. The high will be near 64 with an east wind of 8 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph, the weather service said. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Monday night, there is a 100 percent chance of precipitation, according to the weather service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are possible before 1 a.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. The low will be around 50 with an east wind of 6 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds may gust as high as 22 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain are possible.

Tuesday, the high will be near 61, with a northwest wind of 10 to 13 mph gusting as high as 24 mph, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 48, according to the weather service. An east northeast wind of 5 to 8 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.