Kansas City, Missouri – Sun-baked pavement and strengthening south winds will push Kansas City toward 96 degrees today. The more significant heat arrives Sunday, when the heat index could reach 101 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, mostly sunny skies dominate today. South winds of 9 to 13 mph could gust to 23 mph.
Kansas City Downtown Airport reported 73 degrees before 8 a.m. Humidity stood at 62%, with clear visibility.
Temperatures reach 96 this afternoon before dropping to around 77 by early Sunday. Gusts could still reach 20 mph during the evening.
Sunday turns hotter at 98 degrees. The heat index could reach 101 as southwest winds gust to 24 mph.
Limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon heating. Drink water frequently and give pets access to shade and fresh water.
Monday becomes the hottest day shown, reaching 99 degrees under sunny skies. Southwest winds could gust to 21 mph.
Drivers using I-70, I-35 and I-435 should prepare for sustained afternoon heat. Keep vehicles fueled and carry water on longer trips across the metro.
Tuesday and Wednesday each reach 98 degrees. Morning lows hover near 80, reducing the amount of cooling between scorching afternoons.
Despite a Hazardous Weather Outlook appearing on the NWS page, the supplied five-day Kansas City data shows no rain or thunderstorms. It also provides no specific tornado, hail or flooding threat for the metro.
The Weather Prediction Center expects heat to spread across the nation’s center into early next week. Its supplied discussion places organized thunderstorm activity farther north and west.
Kansas City therefore enters a sustained summer heat stretch rather than a one-day spike. Conditions remain hot Thursday at 97 before easing slightly Friday.
Five-Day Kansas City Weather Outlook
- Today: Mostly sunny. High 96. South gusts to 23 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot. High 98; heat index to 101. Gusts to 24 mph.
- Monday: Sunny and hot. High 99. Gusts to 21 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot. High 98.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High 98.
