More storms, hazardous heat keep First Warns through Fan Fest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A line of potent storms passed through last night, bringing severe weather to some, especially south and west of Kansas City. These storms used up the fuel storms need to go severe, so the risk has dropped dramatically. That said, a few scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible through the morning commute. Additional rain could bring a few spots of flooding.

We should dry out before lunchtime, then we get very hot, humid, and mostly sunny. High temperatures will reach around 91 degrees, but the heat index will feel closer to 105 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 10 PM across the area.

Wednesday: Continued Dangerous Heat & Severe Storm Potential

Expect another hot day with highs near 90 degrees and heat index values between 100–105 degrees. Strong-to-severe storms are possible in the late afternoon, then again Wednesday night. A Level 2/5 Severe Risk is in place, with hail and high winds as the main threats.

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Thursday: Fan Fest Day – Heat & Storm Monitoring

As World Cup Fan Fest activities kick off, we’re closely monitoring conditions. Expect very hot conditions at the start of the event with highs near 90 and feels-like temperatures near or beyond 100 degrees. Gusty southwest winds could reach 35 mph.

A 50% chance of rain and storm activity is expected from the afternoon into the evening. A Level 2/5 severe risk is in place, with wind and hail as the primary threats. A few storms could be strong to severe.

Both heat and storms could impact Fan Fest: The heat is the concern for the first half, with storm chances increasing for the second half.

Relief Coming Friday & The Weekend

The extreme heat will back off by Friday with highs in the low to mid-80s and much lower humidity. Friday will be the nicest day of the week.

However, a series of cold fronts moving through the area will bring spotty to scattered rain chances for the weekend. Neither day currently looks like a washout, but wet weather appears likely at times. We will bring you more specific timing as new information comes in.