Kansas City, Mo. – Kansas City residents can expect another stretch of hot, sunny weather Wednesday as temperatures climb near 90 degrees with a heat index pushing 95. Lighter winds and mostly clear skies will make the afternoons feel especially warm, though relief is on the way later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, highs remain in the upper 80s through Friday, with overnight lows ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. Skies stay mostly clear, giving way to sunny days and comfortable nights. By Saturday, highs dip closer to the mid-80s, marking the start of a cooler trend.
Travelers and commuters should plan for the heat during peak afternoon hours. Hydration and limiting outdoor activity in direct sun remain the best safety measures. Air conditioning will likely run heavily through the workweek, but residents can expect a break from energy strain by the weekend as temperatures moderate.
Conditions stay calm with little wind, lowering storm or severe weather chances across Missouri. The cooler shift begins Saturday and continues into early next week, with daytime highs falling into the upper 70s by Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Mo.:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 90, heat index up to 95. Low 70.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 87. Clear overnight, low 66.
- Friday: Sunny, high 89. Low near 69, partly cloudy at night.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 85. Low around 62.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 78. Low near 58.
