KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dangerous heat grips Kansas City today, with heat index values topping 102 before a round of storms brings relief early in the week. A heat advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday, urging residents to avoid prolonged time outdoors.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Sunday’s high will climb near 96 degrees, but humidity will push it into triple digits. The advisory warns of heat-related illness risks for outdoor workers, athletes, and anyone without air conditioning.
Storm chances increase Monday morning, with scattered showers possible before noon and another round of thunderstorms late in the day. While rainfall totals are expected to remain light, downpours could briefly reduce visibility and bring gusty winds. Tuesday will carry another 40% chance of storms before temperatures begin a downward trend.
Travelers should watch for slick spots on Interstates 35, 70, and 435 during the Monday and Tuesday commutes. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors until the heat breaks midweek.
Sunny skies and highs in the low to mid-80s return Wednesday through Saturday, bringing a more comfortable stretch to close out the week. Additional storm chances could develop again by late next weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri
- Monday: High near 96, storm chances morning and evening. Heat index up to 102.
- Tuesday: High near 93, 40% chance of storms. Muggy.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 86, low around 66.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 83, low near 63.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 87, low around 64.
