Storms, dangerous heat on the way. When will KC get relief from the scorching temps?
The weekend will get off to a stormy start in Kansas City. But the big weather news is the potentially dangerous hot and humid conditions that will follow, according to the National Weather Service.
Skies will be sunny on Friday, and temperatures will climb to around 92 degrees. When humidity is factored in, the heat index value is expected to soar to 101 degrees.
“Showers and thunderstorms are possible again late tonight into Saturday morning,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion. “A few storms could be strong to marginally severe.”
The main threats from the storms are gusty winds and small hail. Localized heavy rains, similar to what was seen overnight Thursday, when up to four to five inches of rain fell over a small area of eastern Leavenworth County near Lansing, are also possible.
The storms are likely to develop over northwest Missouri around 3 a.m. Saturday, expanding and moving southeast through the morning.
Dangerous heat moves into Kansas City
Once the storms move out of the area, temperatures will heat up. By Saturday afternoon, temperatures will be in the mid-90s, with heat index values around 100 degrees in the Kansas City area.
“The heat only increases from there, with temperatures flirting with triple digits by Monday,” the weather service said. On Sunday, temperatures in the upper 90s are expected in the metro.
Heat index values will be around 100 on Sunday and between 105 and 110 degrees on Monday afternoon.
How long will the hot weather last?
The sweltering conditions will linger into Tuesday, although if a cold front moves quickly into the region, it could significantly impact afternoon temperatures.
Forecast models indicate the front will make it as far south as Interstate 70 by mid- to late afternoon. While areas over northern Missouri will see cooler weather, temperatures and heat index values along and south of I-70 will continue to be dangerously hot.
Relief from the heat is expected by Wednesday as the cold front moves through, bringing cooler temperatures and a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
This story was originally published July 12, 2024 at 7:42 AM.
