Kansas City, Missouri – A sweltering Sunday is on the way for Missouri, as dangerous heat and scattered thunderstorms descend on the Kansas City metro July 20. Heat index values could spike to 105° by mid-afternoon, prompting health officials to urge residents to avoid extended outdoor activity.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday’s high will climb near 96° with a heat index over 100° beginning around 1 p.m. A slight chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms could bring brief relief but may also disrupt travel on I-70 and local roadways during late-day return traffic.
Sunday night will stay warm and humid, with a low around 78°. Thunderstorm chances rise again after 1 a.m., but rainfall will likely remain light.
What’s Ahead:
- Monday: Hot and dry, high near 97°, with gusts up to 20 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly clear and hotter, high of 98° — potentially the hottest day of the week.
- Wednesday: Sunny and near 99°, staying dangerously warm overnight.
- Thursday: Highs hold near 98°, with lows struggling to fall below 77°.
- Friday: Slightly cooler, sunny with a high near 95°.
Safety Tips: Stay hydrated, limit strenuous work, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Cooling centers remain open across Jackson and Clay counties. Power outages are not expected, but energy demand will be high.
Extreme Heat Warning stays in place until 7 p.m. Wednesday — updates will follow as conditions develop.
