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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 10 Aug 9:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Merriam KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merriam KS
 39.02°N 94.69°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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