Clouds over Wyandotte County on Tuesday evening. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Wyandotte County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 11:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
High winds and hail are the main hazards of this storm.
Also under the severe thunderstorm warning are Johnson and Leavenworth counties in Kansas. Several Missouri counties also are under the severe thunderstorm warning.
Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, are included in the warning.
Considerable tree damage is possible. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings, the weather service said.
Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of the building, the weather service said.
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The heat index could reach the mid-100s Tuesday. (National Weather Service graphic)Wyandotte County is at marginal risk for severe storms on Tuesday night. (National Weather Service graphic)On Friday and Saturday, the heat index could be in the mid-100s. (National Weather Service graphic)National Weather Service graphicNational Weather Service graphic
A heat advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
It’s the first day of summer, and today’s high will be near 98 with a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said.
Storms are in the forecast Tuesday evening to Wednesday, starting at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Some of the storms could be strong to severe, according to the weather service. Damaging winds and hail are possible.
Temperatures will drop after the storms, and the high on Wednesday is forecast to be 86, the weather service said.
Heat will build back Friday and Saturday, with the heat index returning to the 100s on the weekend, according to the weather service.
The weather service advised people to drink more fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment and know the symptoms of heat illness.
Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 98 and a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 10 mph will gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72 with a west wind of 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Wednesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 86, the weather service said. A calm wind will become north northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 70 and a light east wind, according to the weather service.
Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high near 87, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 74, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 79, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.
Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., with a low of 68, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 63, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84, the weather service said.
The heat index could be over 100 today in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)Saturday’s heat index could be near 101 in Wyandotte County. Sunday’s heat index also could be over 100. (National Weather Service graphic)
A heat advisory will be in effect today from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures today could reach a high near 94 with a heat index as high as 102, the weather service said.
Saturday’s high will be near 92 and Sunday’s, 93. It will be hotter starting Monday, with a high near 97, and high temperatures will continue on Tuesday. With rain in the forecast for Tuesday night, Wednesday’s high will be around 91.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle.
Those who work outdoors should take extra precautions, according to the weather service. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and also, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a shaded or air-conditioned location. Call 911 if it is heat stroke.
Today, it will be sunny with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 102, the weather service said. A south southeast wind will be around 6 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74 and an east southeast wind of 3 to 5 mph, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 92 and a heat index as high as 101, the weather service said. A southeast wind will be 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 72 and a southeast wind of 7 mph, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93 and a south wind of 6 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 91, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said.
