Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SE 7 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	7 Sep 1:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE North Kansas City MO

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 02:07pm until September 8, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 02:07pm until September 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Labor Day
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 90. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.