Heavy rains fell in Wyandotte County about 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25.
With the rain came at least five highway crashes, according to KC Scout. Crashes were reported at I-635 southbound near Leavenworth Road; I-635 northbound near I-70; I-635 southbound to Parallel Parkway; two on I-70 near College Parkway; and I-70 near 78th.
The National Weather Service stated that there is aa 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The high will be near 81.
Tonight, expect a 70 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8 p.m., with a low of 67, the weather service said. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.
Friday, expect a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 a.m., the weather service said. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Friday night, there is a 50 percent chance of rain, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
Saturday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast, with a high near 85, the weather service said.
Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of rain and storms, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
Sunday, the chance of precipitation is 40 percent, with a high of 85, the weather service said.
