Strong Storms Possible Today July 27, 2008

A quiet sky overnight along with slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity this morning.  But, that will change this afternoon as the heat and humidity build back.  We should get up to 92° with heat indices approaching 100°.  Storm Prediction Center has most of the KC viewing area in a slight risk for severe weather.  [...]

Morning Fog Followed By A Steamy Afternoon July 26, 2008

Thick morning fog formed in northern Missouri this morning and visibility was reduced to less than a mile…fog wasn’t as thick around Kansas City.  All fog should be gone by 9 AM. 
 
We’ll end the day with a high around 93° this afternoon with heat indices in the lower 100s.  Rain chances don’t look that [...]

Today – The Hottest Of The Season So Far July 20, 2008

Today is National Ice Cream Day…and that’s very appropriate, considering how hot it will get both today and tomorrow…
 
Very hot and humid for your Sunday.  The high this afternoon is forecasted to be the hottest so far of the season at 96°.  We’re not going to cool down at all on Monday, should be the [...]

Slim Shot At A Saturday Shower July 19, 2008

The weekend is finally here…and the rain chances are disappearing!  You might get caught in a spotty shower today – even see a few sprinkles.  No severe weather is expected.  Since there will be a lot of clouds around, we’ll only get up to 87°.
 
Heat really builds in for Sunday with highs in the middle [...]

Oh What A Great Day! July 13, 2008

A cool start to this Sunday morning with patchy fog around.  The high this afternoon will only be around 86 – should be an excellent day!
 
Mostly sunny both Monday and Tuesday.  Highs will climb into the 90s by Tuesday and stick around through Thursday.  Can’t completely rule out a shower on Wednesday…the question to iron [...]

Muggy Start With Storms Approaching July 12, 2008

Cold front will move through today with a chance for showers this morning mainly North of Kansas City.  Then by noon, storms move in from the south.  Some of the rain could be heavy considering how tropical the atmosphere is right now.  The high temperature will be 85.
 
Clearing out today and leading to a comfortable [...]

Turning On The Heat July 6, 2008

Sunday will be hot and humid with a slight chance for a pop-up afternoon shower or storm. The high will get into the lower 90s with strong southwesterly winds at 15 to 25 MPH.
Heat indices will climb into the upper 90s to lower 100s on Monday – air temperature will be 95°.
Storms move in Monday [...]

Weekend Pop-Ups And Pete’s Goodbye July 5, 2008

Sunny to partly cloudy today with a high of 85°. Pop-Up showers and t-storms are possible, but severe weather is not expected.
Muggy and hot temperatures will make an impact on Sunday and Monday. More stray showers are possible, but rain chances look better late Monday through Wednesday. Highs during this time will fall from the [...]

Not Hot Like A Firecracker Today July 4, 2008

Foggy spots this morning with a mixture of sun and clouds expected for the rest of the day. Showers and thunderstorms will stay confined to mainly southern Missouri, along the I-44 corridor. A few of those showers should sneak up to Clinton and Sedalia. Highs this afternoon, very comfortable at 82°. Winds will pick up [...]

It’s Getting Hot! July 1, 2008

Heat and humidity will return today with a stiff warm wind. Today’s high will be 88°. Quiet overnight, but tomorrow evening, storms are possible well North of Kansas City. Wednesday looks like a sizzler with a high of 92°.
Scattered storms will continue through the day on Thursday. Highs will fall into the lower 80s. Rain [...]