Wyandotte County is under an excessive heat warning, in effect through 9 p.m. Sunday, July 19, according to the National Weather Service.
Today’s heat index values could be as high as 107, the weather service said.
Tonight’s low will be above 75, providing little relief. It is essential to check on family members and elderly neighbors to make sure they are staying cool, according to the weather service.
Storms are possible this weekend, particularly on Sunday afternoon and evening, the weather service said. The main concerns will be wind gusts and small hail.
Thunderstorm chances increase Sunday night into early next week, according to the weather service.
Today, the high will be near 96 with a heat index as high as 107, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 9 to 18 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 75 and a south southwest wind of 10 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, according to the weather service.
Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 92 with a heat index as high as 97. A west southwest wind of 5 to 8 mph will become northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low of 71, according to the weather service. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.
Monday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be around 86 with a light east wind. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.
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