Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, MO

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175 FXUS63 KEAX 301130 AFDEAX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 630 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - Very hot and humid conditions expected to return next Tuesday. - Multiple chances for rain during the second half of this week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 334 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024 In the upper levels, there is broad ridging entering central CONUS with westerly wind flow over the area. At the surface, there is a frontal boundary to our south with high pressure to our northwest. Winds are from the north which has resulted in cooler, drier air advecting through the region. This has provided much needed relief from the hot and humid conditions. A pleasant Sunday is expected with high temperatures staying around the high 70s to low 80s. Monday a mid-level shortwave tracks across the region leading to a potential for showers and thunderstorms in the late morning to afternoon. Through the day, the surface high pressure to our northeast continues to move further east. This will transition our winds to the south by the end of Monday night. Once winds shift to the south we will begin advecting warmer, more saturated air from the south. High temperatures for Tuesday are expected to hover around the mid 90s. With increased moisture, dew point temperatures are anticipated to reach the low to mid 70s. Heat indices may range from 105-110 degrees F, which will result in the issuance of headlines. We will continue to closely monitor conditions as the time approaches. In addition to very hot and humid conditions on Tuesday, a potential for strong to severe storms exists Tuesday night going into Wednesday. A surface low and associated frontal boundary is expected to move through the area with showers and thunderstorms developing along the boundary. A decent amount of shear and instability suggest the threat of hail and strong winds. However, uncertainty still exists being a few days away. For the remainder of the week, several shortwaves are expected to move through the area suggesting multiple chances for rain for the second half of the week. && .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
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Issued at 629 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024 VFR conditions are expected for the duration of the TAF period. Winds will come from a northerly direction before switching to an easterly direction later this evening. Occasional wind gusts to 15 mph are possible through the day.
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&& .EAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MO...None. KS...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...Collier AVIATION...Collier