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KSHB 41 Weather | Excessive Heat Warning extended through Friday

Up to 20° cooler this weekend, chance of showers Sunday
and last updated 2023-08-23 00:29:58-04

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING through 9 p.m. Friday
  • EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING through 9 p.m. Thursday for Northern Missouri
  • Cold front late Friday breaks heat wave
  • Remnants of Tropical Storm Harold offer showers Sunday

KANSAS CITY'S FORECAST

Tonight: Very warm and muggy with our record warm low in jeopardy. Areas of dense fog form, greatest coverage in Missouri.
Low: 78° (Record Warm Low is 78° set in 1959)
Wind: SE to S 5-10 mph

Wednesday: Day five of our heat wave brings a slight wind shift. This lowers our dew point several degrees. The trade off, slightly less humid air allows temperatures to warm a couple of degrees. Our danger doesn't change.
High: 99° Heat Index: 112-123°+
Wind: SSW 10-15 mph

Thursday: Day six of our heat waves continues the trend we begin on Wednesday. Slightly drier air warms even more and makes Thursday our hottest during this streak.
High: 102° Heat Index: 112-123°+
Wind: SSW 10 mph

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