Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 10 Aug 5:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport MO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • 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 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind around 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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 71. 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:
Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport MO
 39.13°N 94.6°W (Elev. 741 ft)
6:01 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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