A semi truck driver was injured after an accident at 6:35 a.m. April 2 on I-70 westbound, just west of the I-670 split in Kansas City, Kan.
A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s crash log stated that the driver was going too fast for the conditions, lost control and struck the barrier wall. A thunderstorm with rain and lightning occurred this morning and some areas reported hail.
The driver, a 42-year-old man from Lansing, Kan., was taken to a hospital in Kansas City, Kan.
Schlitterbahn will hold a job fair for summer work from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 9400 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
The job fair will be in Schlitterbahn’s entry building.
On the list of jobs available are lifeguard, admissions, kitchen staff, cashiers, retail warehouse and park services, bar staff, and greeters.
At Schlitterbahn, lifeguards help guests navigate tube chutes and keep an eye out for struggling swimmers.
For more information visit http://www.schlitterbahn.com/kc/jobs.
Expected precipitation amounts by Thursday evening (National Weather Service graphic)
After a morning downpour accompanied by lightning and hail in some places, residents may expect more storms and rain in the next few days.
The National Weather Service said more rain is possible. Today’s high should be 59.
Tonight, there may be showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. It is a 70 percent chance of precipitation.
The weather service said there is a possibility these storms tonight could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and an isolated tornado.
On Thursday, a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms is in the forecast, with a high of 67. There is a potential for large hail and isolated tornadoes.
The area could get from three-fourths of an inch to two inches of rain, with some areas receiving up to three inches. Widespread flooding is not expected, but flash flooding is possible.
The rain lets up for the weekend, with a forecast of windy and dry weather Friday, and sunny weather Saturday with a high of 57.
But the rain returns Sunday with a 30 percent chance of showers, the forecast stated.
There’s a 30 percent chance of rain Monday and Tuesday.
