Category: Weather

There will be a dangerous combination of heat and humidity in the region today, with highs reaching 91 and a heat index possibly reaching 99, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold front will move into the area, and a few strong to isolated severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and small hail the main threats, the weather service said.

A heat advisory is in effect in Wyandotte County through 7 p.m. Wednesday, 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 not be left unattended in vehicles.

Take extra precautions if you work or spent time outside, according to the weather service. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible, the weather service said. To reduce risk during outdoor work, it is recommended to schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Call 911 for heat stroke.

Today, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91, the weather service said. The heat index may reach as high as 99, with a south southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 72, according to the weather service. An east southeast wind of 5 mph will become calm in the evening. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, it will be sunny with a high near 92, the weather service said. The heat index will be as high as 97 with a northeast wind of 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 71 and a northeast wind of 3 to 7 mph, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

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

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 77, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Today’s temperatures may reach 99 today with a heat index as high as 107, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect through 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Temperatures were 83 degrees at 9 a.m. Tuesday, the weather service said.

The heat index could reach 106 on Wednesday before storms move in.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected along a cold front Wednesday into Wednesday night, and a few storms could be strong with gusty winds, according to the weather service.

The weather service advised residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and friends. Young children and pets should not be left unattended in vehicles.

Those who work or spend time outside should take extra precautions, according to the weather service. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothes, the weather service said. When working outdoors, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and 911 may be called for heat stroke.

Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 99 and heat index as high as 107, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 11 to 13 mph will gust as high as 23 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 79 and a south wind of 10 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 96 with a heat index as high as 106. A south southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph will gust as high as 28 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72 with a northeast wind of 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 91 and a calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 75, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 98, the weather service said.

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

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 96, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 75, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.

Hot and muggy conditions returns this week, with a heat index as high as 105 today, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A heat advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

High temperatures are possible Monday through Wednesday, then showers and storms may move into the area, the weather service said.

A cold front will push through the region Wednesday night, bringing the potential for showers and storms through Thursday and cooler temperatures Thursday and Friday, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a heat index as high as 105, with a southwest wind of 5 to 8 mph, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 75 and a south wind of 7 to 9 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 98 and heat index as high as 106, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 10 to 16 mph will gust as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 80, according to the weather service. A south wind of 11 to 14 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then a chance of more showers and storms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.

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

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 74, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.