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weather2 years ago•3 min saved

Storms Leave Thousands Without Power in Kansas City Metro

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Kansas and northwestern and west-central Missouri, including the Kansas City Metro. Flooding on roadways has been reported, and power outages have been experienced. Scattered thunderstorms with hail and strong winds are expected, followed by clearing skies and rising temperatures into the 90s. A heat wave is forecasted to begin on Tuesday and last through the weekend.

via KMBC Kansas City|

#flooding #heat-wave #kansas-city-metro

health2 years ago•0 min saved

Lee's Summit Robotics Competition Linked to Growing Illness Outbreak

The number of people sickened by a gastrointestinal illness linked to a robotics competition at Lee’s Summit North High School in Jackson County has increased to 98. Most of the illnesses are in the Kansas City metro, but some of the teams traveled to the competition from outside Jackson County, including Kansas, Oklahoma, and Brazil. Symptoms of the illness include chills, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, and a low-grade fever. Health officials say the risk to the general public is considered low. The investigation into the sickness continues.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|

#gastrointestinal-illness #health #jackson-county-health-department