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El condado de Wyandotte lleva décadas sufriendo inundaciones catastróficas que han causado millones de dólares en daños materiales, tanto como la pérdida de vidas humanas. Con un proyecto de varios años de mejora de los diques cuya finalización está prevista para este otoño, algunos residentes y expertos afirman que se debe prestar más atención al impacto del deterioro de la infraestructura subterránea.

A warm, spring-like Saturday will rapidly give way to a strong storm Sunday that could bring a mix of rain and snow. Kansas City will also get plummeting temperatures and high winds.

Wyandotte County has experienced catastrophic floods for decades, causing millions of dollars in property damage as well as loss of life. With a multi-year levee improvement project set to be done this fall, some residents and experts say more attention must go to the impact of decaying underground infrastructure.

Through a round of thunderstorms Thursday night and an expected line of storms on Friday, all modes of severe weather may be possible, according to the National Weather Service.

A dramatic weather swing is about to hit Kansas City as record warmth gives way to a potentially disruptive winter storm Sunday evening into Monday. The National Weather Service says the weekend forecast remains uncertain — with possible rain, snow, and freezing rain or sleet on the table.

KC Water began the Westport Stormwater Improvement Project in January of this year to combat flash floods that have regularly put sidewalks and parking lots in Westport under water. They know the flood mitigation is needed but it makes daily life difficult for people who work, shop and eat in the area.

The mild, patio-ready temperatures of the past two weeks are on their way out, with forecasts even showing a possibility of snow.

Kansas City broke an 83-year record when it reached 76 degrees on Monday. Experts say with more warm weather ahead, gardeners need to be cautious of planting too soon.

In 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created a network of “climate hubs” to understand how climate change affects agriculture and forestry and help farmers adapt to more extreme and unpredictable weather. Now, the future of these hubs is uncertain.

During the winter season, shelters and unhoused resources have to grapple with fluctuating weather conditions and influxes of demand. Shelter leaders are preparing for this weekend — and the rest of the winter.

Advocates and incarcerated people say prisoners were ordered outside during the recent winter storm, and punished with segregation or discipline if they refused.

The National Weather Service is predicting 4 to 9 inches of snow in the Kansas City area, and 8 to 13 inches for southern and central Missouri this weekend.