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KANSAS CITY, Missouri<\/strong> \u2013 Scattered showers<\/strong> and isolated thunderstorms<\/strong> are possible this Monday afternoon<\/strong>, followed by a second wave<\/strong> of potentially stronger storms overnight<\/strong>, according to the National Weather Service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Temperatures<\/strong> will once again soar into the upper 80s to around 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong>, with a heat index<\/strong> in the mid-90s\u00b0F (around 35\u00b0C)<\/strong>, making for another hot and humid<\/strong> summer day in the Kansas City metro<\/strong>. Dew points<\/strong> will hover in the upper 60s to low 70s\u00b0F (around 20\u201322\u00b0C)<\/strong>, which will make the air feel particularly sticky<\/strong> and oppressive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Isolated thunderstorms<\/strong> could flare up across the metro as early as Monday afternoon<\/strong>, especially during the peak heating window<\/strong>. The primary storm corridor<\/strong> is forecasted to stretch between Interstate 70 and U.S. 36<\/strong>, skimming along the Kansas\u2013Missouri state line<\/strong>. This zone may shift<\/strong>, depending on evolving atmospheric conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n While the threat for severe weather<\/strong> remains low<\/strong>, some stronger gusts<\/strong> of 40 to 50 mph<\/strong> may accompany the storms. Later in the evening, a cluster of more robust storms<\/strong> is expected to descend from Nebraska<\/strong> into the Kansas City area<\/strong>. As they move into northwest Missouri<\/strong>, the system is expected to weaken<\/strong>, though forecasters are keeping a close eye on the organization and longevity<\/strong> of these cells.<\/p>\n If the system remains well-structured<\/strong>, there’s a slight chance for wind gusts up to 60 mph<\/strong>. However, confidence is low<\/strong> regarding whether these storms will hold together<\/strong> long enough to pose a significant threat.<\/p>\n Residual showers<\/strong> from the decaying overnight storms may linger into early Tuesday morning<\/strong>. The day will be warm but seasonally typical<\/strong>, with highs near 87\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong> and a heat index<\/strong> around 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Humidity levels<\/strong> will remain elevated, with dew points near 70\u00b0F (21\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By Tuesday afternoon<\/strong>, additional thunderstorm development<\/strong> is expected, mainly south of U.S. 36<\/strong>. However, the intensity and timing<\/strong> of these storms will largely depend on the track and impact<\/strong> of Monday night\u2019s weather.<\/p>\n Some of Tuesday\u2019s storms could turn strong to severe<\/strong>, with a risk for damaging winds<\/strong>. The National Weather Service<\/strong> also notes the potential for locally heavy rainfall<\/strong>, especially if storms slow down<\/strong> or train over the same area repeatedly<\/strong>. There’s a chance that the severe weather risk<\/strong> may shift eastward<\/strong>, moving out of the Kansas City region<\/strong> altogether.<\/p>\n The rest of the week looks sporadically stormy<\/strong>, though not everyone in the region will see rain every day. A broader pattern shift<\/strong> could bring more organized and possibly stronger storms<\/strong> by the weekend<\/strong>, but the timing and details remain uncertain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Stay tuned as weather patterns evolve<\/strong> across Missouri<\/strong> and Kansas<\/strong> in the coming days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" KANSAS CITY, Missouri \u2013 Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible this Monday afternoon, followed by a second wave of potentially stronger storms overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will once again soar into the upper 80s to around 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C), with a heat index in the mid-90s\u00b0F (around 35\u00b0C), making for another […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":5614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h3>\n
Storms likely during peak afternoon heat<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Tuesday starts wet, more storms possible by afternoon<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Unsettled weather continues into the week<\/strong><\/h3>\n