Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair and Breezy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	S 21 G 32 mph
Barometer	29.80 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Oct 1:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Merriam KS

Columbus Day
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day

Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.