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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Feb 5:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Westwood Hills KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westwood Hills KS
 39.06°N 94.6°W (Elev. 935 ft)
Last Update:
6:12 am CST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CST Feb 9, 2026-6pm CST Feb 15, 2026
 
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