Desert-like weather could be ahead today, with a high near 101, according to the forecast.
The forecast for Kansas City, Kansas, has the same high temperature – 101 – as Death Valley, California, today, according to National Weather Service figures.
Heat index values in Wyandotte County, Kansas, will be in the 98 to 104 range today, the weather service said.
The weather service advised residents to exercise caution if performing outdoor activities. Residents should take frequent breaks, wear loose and light-colored clothing and stay hydrated.
A cold front will move into the area Wednesday, cooling temperatures and bringing a chance for thunderstorms, according to the weather service.
Severe weather is not expected on Wednesday, the weather service said.
Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 101 and a southwest wind of 9 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 73 and a south southwest wind of 8 mph, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers after 2 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 85 with a west southwest wind of 6 to 14 mph, becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds may gust up to 22 mph.
Wednesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 57, according to the weather service. A north northeast wind of 8 to 14 mph will gust as high as 23 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., with a high near 64 and a northeast wind of 6 to 9 mph, the weather service said. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 56, according to the weather service.
Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 71, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 59, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said.
Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a low of 61, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 76, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 51, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 73, the weather service said.