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Dangerous heat builds in stronger Tuesday

and last updated 2022-08-01 22:15:42-04

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • The heat intensifies Wednesday with highs in the upper 90s and high humidity
  • A few thunderstorms are possible tonight in northern Missouri with a better chance of some thunderstorms Wednesday
  • A weak front Wednesday will bring some heat relief for Thursday and Friday

KANSAS CITY'S FORECAST

Tonight: Very humid and staying warm overnight. A few thunderstorms are possible near the Iowa border. Wind: S 5-10 mph. Low: 76°

Tuesday: The hottest day of the week! Very hot and humid under a mostly sunny sky. A breeze will help a bit. Wind: S-SW 10-25 mph. High: 99° Heat Index: 105-110°

Wednesday: Still hot and humid with the chance of afternoon and night scattered showers, thunderstorms along a cold front. Wind: S-SW 10-25 mph. Low: 80° High: 97° Heat Index: 105-110°

Thursday: Partly cloudy, slightly cooler. Wind: E-SE 5-10 mph. Low: 70° High: 90°

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