Kansas City, Missouri – Heat and humidity will ramp up across Missouri Thursday, July 10, with Kansas City facing sweltering highs near 92° and heat index values pushing 97°. Afternoon travel on I-70 and other major routes could be impacted by fatigue or vehicle overheating. Stay hydrated and avoid outdoor labor during peak sun hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Thursday will be mostly sunny with light south winds, but storm chances increase after midnight into Friday. Thunderstorm development is more likely Friday afternoon, especially after 1 p.m., with a 50% chance of showers and new rainfall totals around a tenth of an inch. Some isolated storms may bring brief downpours or gusty winds.
Friday night remains unsettled with a 40% chance of storms continuing before 1 a.m. Temperatures dip slightly to a low around 70°. Saturday brings a 30% chance of showers and a much-needed cooldown with highs near 84° — still humid, but more manageable than earlier in the week.
By Sunday, Kansas City can expect partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s before another round of storms could move in Monday. The pattern remains active through early next week, with continued storm chances and highs rebounding near 90° by Tuesday.
Stay alert for changing storm forecasts, especially if traveling or spending extended time outdoors.
📅 FIVE-DAY FORECAST: JULY 10–15
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 92°. Heat index up to 97°.
- Friday: High of 93°, storm chances after 1 p.m.
- Saturday: Showers possible (30%), high near 84°.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 86°.
- Monday: Chance of showers, high of 89°, partly sunny.
