Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

72°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 2:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Birmingham MO

Severe T-storm Watch August 19, 03:25am until August 19, 04:00am
Flood Advisory until August 19, 04:30am
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Severe T-storm Watch
Flood Advisory
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch August 19, 03:25am until August 19, 04:00am
    Flood Advisory until August 19, 04:30am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Light east northeast wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of thunderstorms before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 68. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light northeast wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Light east northeast wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Birmingham MO
 39.19°N 94.4°W (Elev. 722 ft)
2:47 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
3am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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