NWS Issues Kansas City Flood Advisory as 2 to 5 Inches of Rain Threaten Metro

2 articles · Updated · KMBC Kansas City · Jun 25

A flood advisory remains in effect until 5:15 p.m. Thursday for parts of the Kansas City metro, with minor flooding possible on urban streets, in low-lying areas and along small streams.
Scattered downpours and thunderstorms are expected from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by broader steady rain and embedded storms from 4 to 8 p.m., as moisture-rich air boosts rainfall rates.
Two to 3 inches of rain are possible along and south of I-70, with isolated totals up to 5 inches that could trigger flash flooding and creek flooding into Friday morning, especially south of Kansas City.
Lightning, rather than damaging wind or large hail, is the main storm hazard and could delay Thursday evening's World Cup match between Tunisia and the Netherlands.
Heat and humidity are forecast to build this weekend and into next week, with highs in the low 90s and heat index readings above 100 degrees.