Massive Heat Wave; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

A massive heat wave is consuming much of the Midwest into the Southern tier of the U.S. with hazy, hot and humid conditions. These dangerous conditions will likely persist through Thursday as widespread excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect. North and east of the heat and area of high pressure, thunderstorms with damaging and severe winds, large hail and heavy rain are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	6 Jul 5:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kansas City MO

Excessive Heat Warning until July 7, 11:00pm

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Excessive Heat Warning

Excessive Heat Warning until July 7, 11:00pm

NOW until
11:00pm Thu

Excessive Heat Warning
Today

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Sunny
High: 97 °F
Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 78 °F
Thursday

Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 96 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 76 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms
High: 88 °F
Friday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 72 °F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny
High: 86 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and noon. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 95.