Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, And Flash Flooding Likely Over The Central U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes will be likely this afternoon into tonight over portions of the Plains to the Midwest. Heavy rainfall will lead to flash flooding, some locally significant from Kansas to Missouri. Across the eastern U.S., much above normal temperatures can be expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 Sep 2:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Kansas City MO

Flash Flood Watch September 21, 07:00pm until September 22, 07:00pm

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Flash Flood Watch

This
Afternoon

Chance
T-storms
High: 80 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 69 °F
Sunday

T-storms
High: 76 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 57 °F
Monday

Sunny
High: 80 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 61 °F
Tuesday

Chance
T-storms
High: 80 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 68 °F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 69. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 76. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.