Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 1024ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	2 Jul 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Fort Leavenworth KS

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:55pm until July 4, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:55pm until July 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Independence Day
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 75. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.