Storm chances will increase this evening as a cold front approaches from the northwest, according to the National Weather Service.
Some storms may become severe across far northwest Missouri and northeastern Kansas with large hail and strong winds being the main threats, the weather service said.
Storm chances will continue through the week with severe storms again possible both Tuesday and Wednesday. Large hail and strong wins will be the main concern, according to the weather service.
In addition to the severe weather concerns, heavy rain also will be possible this week as a front stalls across the region, according to the weather service.
Repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rain may lead to renewed flash flood and river flood concerns across the lower Missouri Valley, the weather service said.
Today, the forecast is sunny with a high near 92, and a heat index as high as 101, according to the weather service. A south wind of 10 to 17 mph will gust as high as 26 mph.
Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 73. A south wind of 10 to 14 mph is possible, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 90, with a heat index near 98.
Tuesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be 74 with a south southwest wind of 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91, the weather service said. There will be a south southwest wind of 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday night, the low will be around 72, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.