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Expect a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms in some of the region today and this week, according to the National Weather Service.
No hazardous weather is expected, the weather service said. Rain is in the forecast for northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri. The Wyandotte County forecast does not call for rain on Monday and Tuesday, but rain is expected on Wednesday night.
On Wednesday, expect strong winds with a chance for thunderstorms from late Wednesday into Thursday, according to the weather service.
Today, it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81, with a south southwest wind of 7 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy with a low of 64 and a southwest wind of 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 86 and a south wind of 5 to 13 mph, according to the weather service.
Tuesday night, expect a low of 72 with a south wind of 10 to 13 mph, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 88, the weather service said. It will be breezy, with a south wind of 14 to 23 mph, gusting as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday night, there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 67. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is expected.
Thursday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high near 75, the weather service said.
Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.
Friday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 81, the weather service said.
Friday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, with a high near 70, the weather service said.
Saturday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, with a low of 55, according to the weather service.
Sunday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with a high near 73, the weather service said.
Sporting KC defender Ike Opara (3) went up over the Salt Lake defenders to head Johnny Russell’s corner kick into the goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
Sporting KC tied Real Salt Lake 1-1 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday, overcoming a halftime deficit, but missing the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a win.
Sporting KC applied offensive pressure in the opening minutes, only to see Salt Lake strike first on a counter in the 9th minute. Striker Corey Baird put Salt Lake ahead 1-0 with his shot from near the penalty spot.
Defender Ike Opara leveled the score early in the second half, heading in a corner kick from Johnny Russell. Sporting KC put four more shots on goal in the half, but was denied each time by Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando.
The tie leaves Sporting KC in second place in the MLS Western Conference, two points behind FC Dallas with four games remaining in the regular season. Sporting will play the Los Angeles Galaxy next Saturday in Kansas City, Kansas, with another chance to assure a place in the MLS Cup playoffs in November.
Sporting KC celebrated Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in several ways. Players wore gold ribbons, and a gold-colored ball was used in play. The team also invited back previous honorees of their Victory Project program, with over 50 families in attendance. The Victory Project is a partnership with Children’s Mercy Hospital that benefits children with second cancer diagnoses.
Sporting KC defender Matt Besler (5) got up over younger brother and Salt Lake defender Nick Besler (13) to win a header. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Dagan Lingenfelter, a previous Victory Project participant, was on the field for the recognition ceremony before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The family of Eowyn Maynes, a previous Victory Project participant, honored her memory during the onfield ceremony before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Victory Project honoree Ben Beery smiled as his father got an autograph from Sporting KC’s Graham Zusi. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Midfielder Ilie Sanchez headed the ball into the box. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Salt Lake defender Nick Besler (13) leaped to avoid his goalkeeper Nick Rimando. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Gerso Fernandes (12) sprinted toward the Salt Lake goal from the left side. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Graham Zusi (8) tried to work the ball around Salt Lake defender Aaron Herrera (22). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Long-time Kansas City defender Jimmy Conrad helped lead cheers in the Cauldron fan section. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Defender Matt Besler (5) took a chance in front of the Salt Lake goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel) Kristian Nemeth’s first half shot bounced off the near goal post. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
