Heat advisory in effect today, high temperature could reach 98

A heat advisory will be in effect today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and temperatures could reach a high of 98 with a heat index of 104, according to the National Weather Service. This scene is from the Wyandotte County Fair on Tuesday. The fair continues through Saturday at 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kansas. Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday. Admission is $5 per person and there is a $5 parking fee. (Photo copyright 2022 by Steve Rupert)
A heat advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures may reach 98 today with a heat index as high as 104. (National Weather Service graphic)

A heat advisory has been issued from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Temperatures may reach 98 with a heat index as high as 104, the weather service said.

The weather will be slightly cooler for Saturday and Sunday, with Saturday’s high temperature at 91, with a heat index of 97, the weather service said.

There is a chance of morning and overnight storms through Sunday, but they are not likely to be severe, according to the weather service.

Heat is expected to increase more next week, with a heat index of 105 and up likely, the weather service said. The hottest day next week could be Tuesday, with temperatures near 100 and the heat index as much as 107 in areas.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning, the weather service said. The high will be near 98 with a heat index as high as 104. A south southwest wind of 9 to 17 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 76 and a south southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m., with a high near 91, the weather service said. The heat index may be as high as 97. A southwest wind of 8 mph will become west northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 73 with an east wind of 6 to 8 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 89, the weather service said. An east southeast wind around 6 mph will become north northeast in the afternoon.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 100, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low near 70, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 99, the weather service said.

Some state representative candidates have primary opposition

There is primary competition this year in some of the state representative districts in Wyandotte County.

Candidates who are listed on the Kansas secretary of state’s primary candidate list include:

In the 33rd District, where Rep. Tom Burroughs is not running for re-election, candidates who are running for the Democratic nomination include Taylor Dean, Bill Hutton and Mathew Reinhold.

Republican candidates for the 33rd District include Clifton Boje and Mike Thompson.

Stephanie Barton has filed for the 33rd District as a Libertarian, and is not scheduled to be on the primary ballot, but will be on the general election ballot.

In the 35th District, where Rep. Broderick Henderson is not running for re-election, the Democratic candidates include Nelson R. Gabriel and Marvin S. Robinson II.

The Republican candidates for the 35th District include John H. Koerner and Sam Stillwell.

In the 36th District, where Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore is not running for re-election, the Democratic candidates are JoAnne Gilstrap and Lynn Melton.

The Republican candidates for the 36th District are Kevin Braun and Mark David Snelson.

In the 37th District, Rep. Aaron Coleman, a Democrat is running for re-election. Other Democratic candidates on the primary ballot will be Melissa Oropeza and Faith Rivera.

A Republican running for the 37th District is Diana Whittington.

Rep. Louis Ruiz, D-31st Dist., does not have primary opposition.

Dennis Grindel has filed for the Republican nomination to the 31st District and does not have primary opposition.

Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist., does not have primary or general election opposition.

Rep. Valdenia Winn, D-34th DIst., does not have primary opposition.

Pepe Cabrera, a Republican, has filed for the 34th District.

The primary election will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at polling places in Wyandotte County. Early voting in person will be taking place at four early voting centers beginning Saturday, July 23. Also, early voting by mail is also available.

According to information on the Wyandotte County election office website, the last day to submit an application for an advance ballot by mail is July 26.

For more information about voting and polling places, visit www.wycovotes.org.

U.S. Women’s National Team coming to KCK for friendly match in September

The U.S. Women’s National Team will kick off its fall schedule with two matches against perennial African champions Nigeria, with the first match being played at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The match will be carried at noon on Fox, WDAF-TV.

“Hosting the U.S. National Team in the Soccer Capital of America is always exciting,” said Kansas City Current President Allison Howard. “We look forward to hosting them, along with the Super Falcons, and showing the world how the Midwest gets behind the beautiful game.”

The match in Kansas City, Kansas, brings the U.S. Women’s National Team back to the home area of Vlatko Andonovski for the second time since being named head coach at the end of 2019. It will be the sixth overall match at Children’s Mercy Park for the USWNT. Kansas City, Missouri, was recently named as one of 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“First, I’m just excited to play two matches against Nigeria. They have some very talented players who will present a lot of different problems for us to solve on both sides of the ball,” Andonovski said. “Secondly, of course we’re looking forward to bringing the team back to one of the best soccer cities and best soccer stadiums in the United States in Kansas City.”

Nigeria, which is led by an American, long-time college coach Randy Waldrum, is currently competing in the 2022 African Women’s Cup of Nations, a 12-team tournament that will send its top four finishers to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons are 11-time African champions and by far the most successful women’s soccer nation from the continent. Nigeria has participated in all eight FIFA Women’s World Cups that have been contested.

The U.S. qualified for its ninth consecutive World Cup on July 7 following its second group stage match at the Concacaf W Championship, becoming the 12th team and the first nation from Concacaf to qualify for Australia and New Zealand.

Presales for the matches will begin on Monday, July 25, with the public sale beginning on Monday, Aug. 1. Kansas City Current Season Ticket Members will have early access to purchase tickets on Friday, July 29.

Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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