WATCH: Flash Flood Warning in effect for much of Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - UPDATE: 11:30 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for eastern Johnson County and southeastern Wyandotte County in Kansas, and northwestern Cass County and southwestern Jackson County in Missouri.
The Flash Flood Warning is expected to be in effect until 1:45 p.m.
First responding agencies stated that the flash flooding has created hazardous and life-threatening conditions in creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underes.
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The last of the heavy rain and thunderstorm activity will continue to exit the metro and head throughout eastern areas through about 3 pm. What will remain is wind out of the southeast gusting up to 30 mph clear into the evening. Temperatures peak in the lower 80s and slowly drop into the middle 70s by late evening, which presents a reasonable forecast for the Copa America game at Arrowhead.
As we move into Tuesday, a First Warn Weather Day has been declared. This will be due to a significant severe weather threat by the end of the day with the timing as early as 4:30 p.m. to our northwestern counties. Prior to the storm threat, however, we will see a significant increase in temperature compared to this afternoon. High temperatures are expected to soar into the middle 90s with feel-like temperatures ranging between 105° and 110°. If we take into consideration, the feel-like temperature, it will feel 30° hotter than today’s forecast. Heat advisories are anticipated for tomorrow afternoon so please take extreme caution with any outdoor activities or plans.
By the early evening, storms will grow off of a front and drag across mainly our northern counties with a few opportunities along Interstate 70 and the metro. The timing for storms closer to the city is expected between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. We have a high threat for damaging wind, a moderate threat for hail development, and a near moderate risk for rotation of the atmosphere. A level three out of five severe weather risk has been initiated to the area that encomes the metro.
Wednesday, a few scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible with temperatures falling back to the middle 80s. Independence Day grows another risk for storm activity high enough for us to add a First Warn. The first round of storms will be impactful during the early and mid-morning timeframe. This is where we can see the most aggressive, wet weather overall. However, by early to mid-evening, we are seeing signs of a secondary round of wet weather, which may put a damper on any Independence Day festivities. High temperatures are expected in the upper 80s with feel-like temperatures in the middle 90s.
Friday will yield a slightly dryer pattern with a few more shower chances beginning to build up by the end of the weekend. Temperatures remain seasonable.
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