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 >

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 9 Aug 9:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gladstone MO

Heat Advisory August 9, 12:00pm until August 9, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Gladstone MO
 39.22°N 94.57°W (Elev. 1010 ft)
6:31 am CDT Aug 9, 2026
10am CDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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