Another hot, sunny day ahead, with a high near 101

High temperatures may exceed 100 today, with a heat index near 104, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
The outlook for the month of October will be above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation, according to the National Weather Service forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)

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.

Temperatures could reach 100 today

The high temperature could reach nearly 100 on Monday and Tuesday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Record high temperatures are in today’s forecast from the National Weather Service.

The high could reach 100 today, the weather service said. Tuesday’s high also is forecast near 100.

Humidity is not high today, so the heat index value is expected to be near the air temperature, according to the weather service.

A cold front will move into the area on Wednesday, cooling temperatures and bringing the next chance for thunderstorms, the weather service said.

Rain is possible, but severe weather is not expected, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 100, the weather service said. A west southwest wind of 6 to 9 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.

Tonight, it will be clear, with a low of 75 and a south wind of 6 to 9 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 100, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 9 to 15 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 73 and a south southwest wind of 6 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m., with a high near 84, the weather service said. A west wind of 5 to 11 mph will become north in the afternoon, and winds may gust up to 21 mph.

Wednesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with a low of 57, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 66, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 55, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 76, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 63, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 83, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 58, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 80, the weather service said.

Showers possible Saturday and Sunday

National Weather Service graphic

A slight chance of showers and storms is possible late Saturday into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A few strong storms may be possible, the weather service said.

Hot and humid conditions will return next week with highs that are 15 to 20 degrees above normal, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 5 to 11 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 70, according to the weather service. A south wind of 9 to 11 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday, 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 south wind of 11 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph.

Saturday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72 with a south wind of 10 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph.

Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be sunny, with a high near 95 and a south southwest wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph.

Sunday night, it will be clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.