Kansas City metro, Storms and Heavy rainfall
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Temperatures are expected to fall into the 70s by the weekend. But first, multiple rounds of storms are possible in Kansas City
Flash flood warnings were issued for multiple areas of the metro, including Independence, Raytown, and Blue Springs.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City said that parts of Chillicothe, Missouri, had already seen two to four inches of rain Thursday evening. Street flooding has been reported in the area. You can see flooding near the tree line and street in the photos below.
Swaths of heavy rainfall are expected with the next round of storms in the Kansas City area. There might be pockets of more than 6 inches. A tornado is also possible.
A Kansas City, Kansas, couple is grateful to be safe after a huge tree trunk crashed through the roof of their home Friday, badly damaging it. Other families are still reeling after last week's storm damage.
After storms led to flooding and dangerous road conditions across, an extreme heat warning has been issued for the immediate Kansas City region from noon Saturday through 7 p.m. Wednesday.
"Hopefully we can get our house fixed soon, you know. There's nothing but home, and you understand that when you don't have it," said Manuel Ramirez.
Storms marginally impact air travel at KCI Updated 6:19 p.m. The storms had a limited impact on what was expected to be Kansas City International Airport’s busiest day in 15 years.
Increasing clouds are expected tonight in Kansas City, with scattered storms possible Wednesday morning and highs reaching the low and mid-90s.