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 >

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 Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 2 Jul 12:53 pm CDT
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
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    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

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

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    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.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    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.

    Low: 75 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Independence Day

    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.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    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.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    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.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Raytown MO
 38.95°N 94.46°W (Elev. 974 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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