Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City - Lee's Summit Regional Airport (KLXT)

Lat: 38.96°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 1004ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	SE 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	8 Sep 1:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Lake Lotawana MO

Extreme Heat Warning September 8, 02:47am until September 8, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 8, 02:47am until September 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Overnight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 87 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.