Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. 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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	S 17 G 24 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Raytown MO

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:36pm until July 4, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:36pm until July 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Independence Day
High: 94 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 75. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.