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The Heat Wave has begun and will last into the weekend

and last updated 2021-08-23 23:18:21-04

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • A prolonged stretch of very hot temperatures expected all week; Likely our second official heat wave of the summer
  • Heat Advisory begins today & goes through 8pm Thursday; Heat index values get above 100-105° each day
  • Our next cold front and widespread chance of rain is 7 days away

KANSAS CITY'S FORECAST

Tonight: Mostly clear, staying warm and muggy. Wind: S 10-20 mph. Low: 77°

Tuesday: The very hot weather continues. A slight breeze will help some. Wind: S-SW 10-25 mph. High: 97° Heat Index: 105-108°

Wednesday: More of the same heat and humidity. A few thunderstorms are possible in northern Missouri. Wind: S 10-20 mph. Low: 77° High: 97° Heat Index: 101-108°

Thursday: The high heat and humidity continue. Wind: S 10-20 mph. Low: 77° High: 97° Heat Index: 101-108°

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