Kansas City woke to clear skies and temperatures around 75 degrees Monday morning, but the calm start is only a brief prelude. The high is expected to reach 95 degrees, with a heat index near 100, and dangerous heat will linger through Tuesday.
Heat Peaks Tuesday
The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat index values above 105 possible across the Kansas City area, according to the National Weather Service. Monday will stay mostly sunny with an east-southeast wind near 8 mph, while Monday night drops only to about 76 degrees.
Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the stretch, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 99 and heat index values as high as 105. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, seek air conditioning when possible, check on vulnerable neighbors and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
Kansas City Parks and Recreation says its community centers can serve as free cooling centers during regular operating hours; locations and hours are listed through the department’s cooling center information. The warning’s prolonged heat makes indoor breaks especially important for people working or exercising outside.
Storms Bring A Break Wednesday
Relief arrives Wednesday, although it may come with a rougher sky: showers and thunderstorms are expected, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 91. The National Weather Service says a few storms could become strong, while Wednesday night temperatures fall to about 68 degrees.
Thursday looks noticeably cooler, with a chance of early showers and thunderstorms followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 83. Warmth returns Friday and Saturday, when highs should reach about 89 and additional rain and thunderstorm chances could complicate outdoor plans.
