Kansas City Heat Wave: 79°F Thursday Relief Before 5-Day Warning with 105-110°F Heat Indices Activates 118 Cooling Centers

Scattered storm chances linger today before a cold front sweeps through, bringing a welcome but brief cool-down on Thursday. Then, Kansas City residents should prepare for a serious heat surge this weekend, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect from noon Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday. Today’s unsettled weather stems from a stalled outflow boundary from overnight Nebraska thunderstorm clusters. With atmospheric moisture levels exceeding 2 inches, any storms that develop could produce localized heavy rainfall. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our region under a Slight Risk for severe storms, with potential for hail and gusty winds. Relief arrives … Continue reading Kansas City Heat Wave: 79°F Thursday Relief Before 5-Day Warning with 105-110°F Heat Indices Activates 118 Cooling Centers