Kansas City, Mo. – Dangerous late-summer heat will grip Missouri through the weekend and into early next week, with temperatures pushing into the upper 90s by Saturday and lingering in the 90s until midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, highs on Saturday could reach the upper 90s, with some locations in northern Missouri feeling even hotter. The heat will persist Sunday through Tuesday, with highs staying in the low to mid-90s before easing slightly by Wednesday.
The agency also warned of a chance for showers and thunderstorms late Sunday into early Monday, particularly across northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri. While widespread rain isn’t expected, localized downpours and lightning could disrupt evening events and early Monday commutes.
Drivers across the Kansas City metro and surrounding highways should plan for hot pavement and possible reduced visibility in heavier storms Sunday night. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and check on neighbors without reliable cooling.
The heat trend is expected to break by midweek, but forecasters caution more advisories may follow if temperatures remain above normal.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Mo.:
- Saturday: Sunny, high 97°
- Sunday: High 95°, evening storms possible
- Monday: High 93°, scattered morning showers
- Tuesday: High 92°, mostly sunny
- Wednesday: High 86°, cooler with lower humidity
