Storms that are forecast today have a chance of frequent lightning, large hail and strong wind gusts, as well as flash flooding. (National Weather Service graphic) National Weather Service graphic A half-inch to an inch of rain is possible from Wednesday through Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic) A flash flood watch is in effect Tuesday and Wednesday to the north and west of Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic) Wyandotte County may get another half-inch to an inch of rain on Saturday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Today’s forecast contains a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
There is a low chance of severe weather including frequent lightning, large hail and strong wind gusts, the weather service said.
Flash flooding also is a concern.
Isolated strong wind gusts of up to 50 mph to 60 mph, in addition to isolated hail up to 1 inch in diameter, is possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, according to the weather service.
Flooding also will continue along local streams.
The Missouri River at Parkville is currently in minor flood stage and could rise to moderate flood stage in the next few days, according to hydrology charts. This gauge is on I-435 between Wyandotte County and Platte County, and it affects the Wolcott area.
Additional heavy rainfall is likely Wednesday through Thursday, aggravating the river flooding, the weather service said. In addition, because of recent heavy rains flash flood guidance will be low and it will not take much for flash flooding to occur.
The Missouri River at Parkville, where the gauge is on I-435 over the Missouri River between Wyandotte County and Platte County, is in minor flood stage and is forecast to rise to moderate flood stage. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic) The Kansas River at 23rd Street is below flood stage and could rise to action stage. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)
Today, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 79 with a light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Tonight, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 52 with a north northwest wind of 5 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, it will be cloudy, changing gradually to mostly sunny, with a high near 65, the weather service said. A north northwest wind will be at 11 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 51 and a light north wind, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 65 and an east wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.
Friday night, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 58.
Saturday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75.
Saturday night, the low will be around 49, according to the weather service, with mostly clear skies.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 69, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 48, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 68, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 46, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 69, the weather service said.
A federal jury Monday found a Kansas woman guilty of taking part in a scheme to swindle homeowners facing foreclosure with false promises to help them save their homes, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Sara Cordry, 69, Overland Park, Kansas, was convicted on one count of conspiracy, one count of mail fraud and six counts of wire fraud.
During trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Cordry conspired with co-defendants to take money from victims by fraudulently promising to:
• Lower their interest rates.
• Lower their monthly payments.
• Help them obtain loan modifications.
Investigators identified more than 500 victims in 24 states who suffered a total loss of more than $1 million due to the scheme.
Co-defendants include:
• Tyler Korn, 30, St. Ann, Missouri, who was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison.
• Ruby Price, 74, Bonner Springs, Kansas, who is awaiting sentencing.
• Amjad Daud, 35, Lutz, Florida, who failed to appear at court hearings. A warrant for his arrest has been issued.
Cordry’s sentencing is set for Jan. 9, 2020. She could face up to 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $1 million on each count.
McAllister commended the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Office of Inspector General, the Federal Housing Finance Agency – Office of Inspector General, the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Emilie Burdette and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jabari Wamble for their work on the case.
The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, in cooperation with the Museums and Historical Sites of Wyandotte County, will hold the final event in this year’s Wyandotte County history lecture series at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
Dr. Daniel Serda will present “A Hidden Legacy of Segregation: Mexican-American Children in KCK Schools, 1922-1951,” examining a period in KCK history when children of Mexican immigrants faced discrimination in the public schools, and highlighting those who fought for change.
Dr. Serda is a city planner specializing in urban design and economic development. He is the project manager for the Kansas City Catalytic Urban Revitalization strategy at Local Initiatives Support Corp.
For more information, visit kckpl.org.
