An excessive heat warning for Wyandotte County continues until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
The temperature was 85, with a heat index of 90, at 9 a.m. Thursday, the weather service said.
The heat index could reach a high of 107 today, according to the weather service.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, according to the weather service.
This evening, thunderstorms may develop along a frontal boundary from the north, slowing reaching the Kansas City area, the weather service said. These storms may arrive in the afternoon.
Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, with the strongest storms capable of 60 mph wind gusts, according to the weather service. Large hail could be a concern. Frequent lightning and heavy downpours are possible.
Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., the weather service said. It will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and a heat index as high as 107. A southwest wind will be 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71 with a south wind of 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 85 with a northeast wind of 3 to 6 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Friday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 67, according to the weather service. An east northeast wind of 5 mph will become calm in the evening.
Saturday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 86, the weather service said. A calm wind will become east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 66, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said.