Kansas City, Mo. – Kansas City is currently under the grip of dangerous heat, with a heat index expected to top 102°F today before relief arrives early in the week. A heat advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and stay hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Sunday will see a high of 96°F, but the combination of high humidity will push the heat index into triple digits, making it feel much hotter. The advisory warns that the intense heat poses a risk of heat exhaustion, particularly for outdoor workers, athletes, and anyone without air conditioning.
A break from the extreme heat is on the horizon, as storm chances increase on Monday. Scattered showers are expected in the morning, followed by another round of thunderstorms late in the day. While rainfall totals are expected to remain light, downpours could reduce visibility on the roads and bring gusty winds, making driving conditions less than ideal. The chance of storms continues on Tuesday, with a 40% likelihood of scattered thunderstorms before temperatures begin to cool down.
Travelers should be mindful of slick spots on major highways, including Interstates 35, 70, and 435, during Monday and Tuesday’s commutes. Given the heat and the expected storms, residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities, and check on vulnerable neighbors who may need assistance until the heat breaks midweek.
By Wednesday, more comfortable conditions are expected to return with sunny skies and highs in the low to mid-80s. This marks the beginning of a pleasant stretch through the end of the week, providing some relief from the oppressive heat.
Five-Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri:
- Monday: High near 96°F, storm chances morning and evening, heat index up to 102°F
- Tuesday: High near 93°F, 40% chance of storms, muggy
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 86°F, low around 66°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 83°F, low around 63°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 87°F, low around 64°F
