Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, And Flash Flooding Likely Over The Central U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes will be likely this afternoon into tonight over portions of the Plains to the Midwest. Heavy rainfall will lead to flash flooding, some locally significant from Kansas to Missouri. Across the eastern U.S., much above normal temperatures can be expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT)

Lat: 38.96°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 1004ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	21 Sep 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Richmond MO

Flash Flood Watch September 21, 07:00pm until September 22, 07:00pm

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Flash Flood Watch

This
Afternoon

T-storms
Likely
High: 77 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 69 °F
Sunday

T-storms
High: 73 °F
Sunday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 56 °F
Monday

Sunny
High: 78 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 58 °F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 78 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 66 °F
Wednesday

Chance
T-storms
High: 83 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 69. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 73. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.