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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in the Central U.S.; A Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

A slow moving cold front will bring multiple rounds of widespread heavy rain, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms from the central Plains into the Great Lakes through Saturday. A dangerous heatwave with record breaking and triple digit temperatures is expected this weekend into next week over the Northwest U.S. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Jun 1:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Westwood Hills KS

Flash Flood Watch until June 26, 07:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until June 25, 03:00am
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Flash Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Flash Flood Watch until June 26, 07:00am
    Severe T-storm Watch until June 25, 03:00am

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 78. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 78 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 88 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Low around 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 73 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 84. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    T-storms

    High: 84 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 69 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 69 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 78. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Low around 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 84. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Map Legend
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Westwood Hills KS
 39.06°N 94.6°W (Elev. 935 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 am CDT Jun 25, 2021
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Jun 25, 2021-6pm CDT Jul 1, 2021
 
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