Today’s weather: Hot, with storms possible

Wyandotte County is in an area of marginal risk for severe storms on Wednesday. (National Weather Service graphic)
A marginal risk of severe storms continues on Thursday for Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)

Hot conditions will continue today, according to the National Weather Service, but it will not be quite as hot as the last two days.

The high will be near 92 today with a heat index of 100, the weather service said.

A few strong to isolated severe storms will be possible this evening and Thursday, according to the weather service.

With the storms, there could be hail and damaging winds, the weather service said.

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., with a high near 92, the weather service said. The heat index will be as high as 100. A south southwest wind of 15 to 20 mph will gust as high as 37 mph.

Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72 with a south southeast wind of 5 to 9 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 95, the weather service said. The heat index will be as high as 105. A light and variable wind will become south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with a low of 75, according to the weather service, and a south wind of 3 to 8 mph.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

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

Saturday night, it will be clear, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

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

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

Monday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 99, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 79, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 99, the weather service said.

Today’s high near 96; heat advisory remains in effect

The heat index could reach 104 Tuesday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Strong to isolated severe storms are possible for the region on Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. (National Weather Service graphic)
Dangerous heat is also in the forecast for Wednesday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Dangerous heat is in the forecast through 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Wyandotte County is under a heat advisory through 8 p.m. June 15.

Tuesday’s high will be near 96 with a heat index as high as 104, the weather service said. At 9 a.m., the temperature was 85.

With overnight lows above 75 degrees, it will be difficult to recover from daytime heat, according to the weather service.

Breezy conditions are expected Tuesday, with a south southwest wind of 21 mph gusting to 41 mph, the weather service said.

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, according to the weather service. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

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

Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. In outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; residents can call 911.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 104, the weather service said. It will be breezy, with a south southwest wind of 21 mph, gusting as high as 41 mph.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 78 and a south wind of 14 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 94, the weather service said. The heat index will be as high as 102. It will be breezy, with a south wind of 16 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 70 with a southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph becoming light south in the evening. Winds may gust as high as 18 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 94 with a calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93, 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 95, the weather service said.

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

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

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

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

Heat advisory extended until June 15

The heat index could reach as high as 106 Monday in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)
Tuesday’s weather will be a low of 79 and a high near 96, with the heat index approaching 104. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wednesday’s weather will be a low of 77 and a high near 95, with the heat index approaching 100. (National Weather Service graphic)
Warm temperatures can quickly become dangerous, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County is at a marginal risk for severe storms on Wednesday evening and night. (National Weather Service graphic)

A heat advisory for Wyandotte County and the surrounding area has been extended until 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, according to the National Weather Service.

Continued hot weather is in the forecast today and this week, the weather service said. The high may reach 98 with a heat index as high as 106. It was 84 degrees with a heat index of 90 at 9 a.m. Monday.

High temperatures and humidity could cause heat illnesses, 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.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

Those who work or spend time outside should take extra precautions, the weather service said. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.


Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Call 911 if you think it is heat stroke.

Today, it will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98 and heat index values as high as 106, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 13 to 17 mph will gust as high as 33 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 79 and a south wind of 16 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 104, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 15 to 21 mph will gust as high as 34 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 77 and a south wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m., the weather service said. It will be sunny, with a high near 95. A south southwest wind of 10 to 16 mph will gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

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

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

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

Friday night, it will be clear with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 92, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be clear, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

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

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