Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding
Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Kansas City - Lee's Summit Regional Airport (KLXT)
Lat: 38.96°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 1004ft.
Fair
70°F
21°C
| Humidity | 73% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.12 in (1019.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 61°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 28 Aug 12:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Independence MO
Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Independence MO
39.08°N 94.34°W (Elev. 899 ft)
39.08°N 94.34°W (Elev. 899 ft)
8:26 pm CDT Aug 27, 2026
1am CDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2026
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