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Severe Thunderstorms in Northwest Texas; Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds Across Colorado

A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds will be possible this afternoon and evening across northwest Texas. Dry conditions and gusty winds will persist across southern Colorado today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 7:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Westwood KSSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

    High: 73 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 46 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 70 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 52 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 68 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 77 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 64 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Breezy.
    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 82 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
Westwood KSSimilar City Names
 39.04°N 94.6°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
4:55 am CDT Apr 23, 2024
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Apr 23, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2024
 
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