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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	7 Sep 5:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Unity Village MO

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 06:36pm until September 8, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 06:36pm until September 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East southeast wind around 11 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.