Temperatures may head into the 90s today

The weather this week is increasing into the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
The weather this week is increasing into the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)

Look for sunny skies today, with a high near 91, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight, the low will be around 72.

Wednesday’s forecast is sunny, with a high near 92. The heat index on Wednesday could reach as high as 97, the weather service said.

Thursday brings a partly sunny day with a high near 87. Winds will be from the south at 8 to 14 mph, gusting to 20 mph, according to the weather service.

Thursday night, there will be a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said.

Friday, expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 83, according to the weather service.

Thunderstorm chances will increase on Thursday, with the Kansas City area facing a marginal risk, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
Thunderstorm chances will increase on Thursday, with the Kansas City area facing a marginal risk, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)