Severe thunderstorm warning issued

Motorists made their way through heavy rain on Tuesday morning on I-70 near 72nd Street. KC Scout reported an accident on I-70 near 78th about 8:50 a.m. (KC Scout photo)
Motorists made their way through heavy rain on Tuesday morning on I-70 near 72nd Street. KC Scout reported an accident on I-70 near 78th about 8:50 a.m. (KC Scout photo)

Heavy rains were falling on I-70 near 7th Street in Kansas City, Kan., on Tuesday morning. (KC Scout photo)
Heavy rains were falling on I-70 near 7th Street in Kansas City, Kan., on Tuesday morning. (KC Scout photo)

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northeastern Wyandotte County until 9:30 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Strong winds and lightning also are being seen in central and western portions of Wyandotte County currently.

Residents were advised to seek shelter in an interior portion on the lowest floor of a building, the weather service said. Residents also were warned about flash flooding. Do not drive through flooded roadways, the weather service said.

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