Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 1024ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 25 Aug 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Leavenworth KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 9am.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 86. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Light north wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 9am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 86. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Light north wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Leavenworth KS
 39.28°N 94.94°W (Elev. 899 ft)
6:22 pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
7pm CDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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