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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, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Aug 2:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Merriam KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merriam KS
 39.02°N 94.69°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am CDT Aug 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Aug 29, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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