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A flood advisory has been issued for Wyandotte County, as well as for northern Johnson County, southeastern Leavenworth County in Kansas and Jackson County, Mo.
The flood advisory is in effect through 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy rainfall fell in Wyandotte County and surrounding areas.
This may lead to flooding in low-lying areas.
Minor flooding may occur, especially along small streams and low water crossings, the weather service said.
A thunderstorm was moving through Wyandotte County around 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13.
The National Weather Service said showers and a thunderstorm also are possible after 5 p.m. Sunday.
Some of the storms may produce heavy rainfall. About a half to three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible today.
Also, there is a threat of strong winds, gusting up to 60 mph and hail with these storms.
Rain mixed with snow is in the forecast for Monday, the weather service said.
There could be a hard freeze Monday night into Tuesday morning.
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The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department has issued a burn ban because of windy conditions on Saturday.
All residents are asked to refrain from open burning until further notice. Residents with open burning permits are asked not to burn today.
They also are asked to use caution when using outdoor barbecue equipment, the Fire Department spokesman said.
Winds today are from the south at 23 mph, gusting to 32 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The temperature was 79 degrees at noon Saturday, with a high of 81 possible today.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight, after 1 a.m.