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 International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 1024ft.

Overcast

89°F

32°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 10 Aug 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Platte City MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Platte City MO
 39.35°N 94.77°W (Elev. 915 ft)
1:32 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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