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KSHB 41 Weather | Heat wave continues Thursday, starts breaking Friday.

Chances of showers, highs in the 70s and 80s this weekend.
and last updated 2023-08-24 00:21:08-04

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • Excessive Heat Warning extended to 9p.m. Friday
  • Northern KS and MO only through Thursday
  • Chances of showers Saturday and Sunday
  • Below average highs Sunday - Wednesday

KANSAS CITY'S FORECAST

Tonight: Mostly clear, very warm and muggy with a second consecutive record warm minimum low temperature possible. Slightly faster breezes halt any fog formation.
Low: 79° (Record Warm Low is 80° set in 1943)
Wind: S 10-15mph

Thursday: Southwest winds continue to transport slightly drier air across our neighborhoods. Highs climb a couple degrees while heat index values drop some. Building afternoon clouds keep us from reaching 100° at KCI.
High: 99° Heat Index: 105-115°
Wind: SW 10-15 mph

Friday: Our 7th and final day of this heat wave. Expect similar conditions to Thursday. The difference being a cold front that could spark an isolated thunderstorm. The chance sits at only 20%.
High: 98° Heat Index: 100-110°

Wind: West 10 mph

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