Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3° N Lon: 94.73° W Elev: 1024 ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Platte County

Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Through Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.



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