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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL)

Lat: 38.73°NLon: 93.55°WElev: 869ft.

A Few Clouds

89°F

32°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 9 Aug 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Higginsville MO

Heat Advisory until August 9, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Higginsville MO
 39.08°N 93.72°W (Elev. 846 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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