A heat advisory is in effect from noon Monday, July 10, through 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, according to the National Weather Service.
The prolonged heat spell will see temperatures rising to the lower to middle 90s, with heat index values between 102 and 107 for much of the area, the weather service said.
The highest heat index values will be across northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, where a heat advisory is in effect through Wednesday, according to the weather service.
The weather service advised residents to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothes, drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors. Schedule strenuous outdoor activities to early morning or evening when possible.
A cold front may move into the region Thursday and Friday, and provide some relief from the heat, the weather service said. If the front is slower to move in, or does not arrive, then the dangerous heat could continue into Thursday or Friday.
Thunderstorms will be possible along and ahead of the front late Wednesday into Friday, according to the weather service. The threat for strong or severe storms appears low at this time.
Today’s Wyandotte County forecast is sunny with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 103, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 11 to 16 mph may gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear with a low of 75, according to the weather service. There will be a south southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Tuesday, expect sunny skies with a high near 96, and a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said. There will be a south wind of 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday night, there will be a low of 76 with a south wind of 8 to 10 mph, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 96 and a south southwest wind of 8 to 10 mph, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, expect a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 75.
Thursday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 91, the weather service said.
Thursday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72.
Friday, expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 90.
Friday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 72, according to the weather service.
Saturday, the high will be near 92 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said.
Saturday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 30.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 89, the weather service said.