Greg Bennett
Meteorologist
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Greg Bennett is our weekday morning meteorologist and the newest addition to the KCTV5 Weather Team. A seasoned atmospheric scientist, Greg received his meteorology degree from Florida State University in 2012, one of the leading universities for meteorology. Since then, Greg has been in broadcast weather both locally across the country from Florida to California and nationally, working for The Weather Channel in Atlanta.
Greg has a huge passion for weather and science but he's a pretty down-to-earth kind of guy. Greg is originally from Connecticut but was raised in Central Florida. The son of a truck driver, he grew up in a hardworking, middle-class family with his parents striving to make a better life for him and his two brothers. Since the day he was able to lift a lampshade, Greg would accompany his father on his truck and move furniture every summer and winter break, making money to go to college. His father would always say to him on each trip "Son, I want something better for you. I want you to not end up like me. I want you to work with your head and not your back." Greg took these words to heart but even to this day, during Greg's time off he still helps move furniture with his father.
Greg is so excited to be a part of KCTV5 and the Kansas City community. He cannot wait to visit schools and help show students that science and weather are not only fun but can actually be really cool. Did we mention that Greg is also a motorcycle rider? He is also quite handy and enjoys tinkering on cars and doing his own home renovations. Check Greg out on social media Greg Bennett Weather Guy on Facebook or @GregBennettWx on Twitter and Instagram......and of course bright and early on KCTV5 from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and again from 8 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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The First Warn 5 Weather Team has issued the First Warn 5 Weather Day for severe weather risks that have increased across the viewing area.
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Storms should move out by noon today with temperatures rising to the upper 70s. Storms redevelop for a new front and low-pressure combination on Saturday.
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Today, there may be a small opportunity for isolated showers but for the most part, clouds are expected to build throughout the day with temperatures beginning in the lower 60s this morning and topping off in the lower 80s by late this afternoon.
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Highs are expected to reach into the middle and upper 70s Wednesday with some opportunities for heavy showers to the southeast for this morning, and an isolated risk for showers late this afternoon.
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Saturday the SPC has our area under a 15% risk for severe storms while today some showers are expected to turn into thunderstorms with temperatures rising to the middle 80s.
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First Warn 5 Meteorologists warn of shower and storm activity developing overnight Friday into Saturday with rain chances increasing during this time frame.
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Sunny and dry conditions remain as temperatures hover near seasonable this afternoon with First Warn 5 Meteorologists tracking our next threat for wet weather within the next 24 to 36 hours.
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Looking pretty good for today, but I did raise the chances for wet weather to 30%, mainly for the late evening Sunday.
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We should see chances for wet weather dwindle, moving into late this morning, and the dryer pattern from the four corners will take over for much of the weekend.
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Unhealthy air for everyone is expected so you may want to limit your outdoor activities and from 10 tonight to about 8 o’clock in the morning Friday we will keep to a small threat for showers and weak storms.
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A code orange, or unhealthy air quality levels for sensitive groups who suffer from respiratory issues, has been issued as temperatures reach the middle 80s into game day and into the weekend.
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Expect temperatures in the 90s this afternoon with feel-like temperatures near 105°.
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Highs ranging from 80° to 85° will be common Thursday with wind out of the southeast between 5 mph and 15 mph. The forecast looks a little different than today for Labor Day Weekend.
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Seasonable conditions are expected through this morning and into the dayside as temperatures rise from the middle and upper 60s expected this morning into the lower end middle 80s by this afternoon.
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Tuesday will be one of our warmest days for the work week, as temperatures rise to the middle 80s with a feel-like temperature closer to 90°.
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Temperature starts off in the lower 60s and upper 50s this morning and will rise gradually to the lower and middle 80s by this afternoon.
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We will still see the heat index today between 103° and 107°. However, chances for showers in isolated thunderstorms look to develop as early as late this afternoon.
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We still have to go through aggressive heat this afternoon. 95 to 100° is expected for air temperatures with feel-like temperatures floating between 105° and 110°.
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Feel like temperatures are yet again expected between 106° today conservatively to 112°.
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Another day of heat ranges between 110° to 115° and due to the heat and more sun, we will create more ground ozone dropping our air quality down to unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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KCTV5 meteorologist Greg Bennett explains the details behind the humidity we will experience in our area.
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The middle to upper 90s will be common for air temperatures along with feel-like temperatures ranging from 110° to 120°.
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By noon, temperatures should be within the lower and middle 90s. Late this afternoon into the early evening, I anticipate temperatures to peak between 97° and 103°. The heat index value today should range between 105° and 110° on average with local areas pushing over 115°.
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Heat indices should range mainly between 103° and 108°.
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Extreme heat is in the forecast starting this weekend and will continue into next week. In the meantime, we have one more day of mild weather.
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We can continue to see the mid to upper 90s for afternoon high temperatures through the beginning of next week.
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Mild temperatures are anticipated for today with afternoon peak heat, ranging at or slightly below seasonable temperatures.
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It’s a Storm Track 5 Weather Alert Day as we monitor for storms to develop later this evening along with extreme heat during the day.
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Fog advisories are popping up all over the viewing area, so please take caution while commuting this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach into the middle and upper 80s this afternoon.
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Damaging wind is the most concerning weather impact however, hail, development, and even rotation of the storms cannot be ruled out today.
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Partly sunny skies will be common with a few small opportunities for showers in weak thunderstorms.
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Partly sunny to mostly clear skies are expected this afternoon with temperatures in the lower 80s.
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Scattered storm activity hits us this morning with a few more isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon; temperatures should remain mild.
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Isolated chances for showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the rest of the work week, but in doing so, temperatures drop back to seasonal just before the weekend.
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Tracking storms Tuesday and significant heat into the upper 90s and lower triple digits.
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Temperatures only peak in the middle 80s this afternoon with a few isolated showers possible through the early evening.
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Excessive heat warnings are in place until 9 tonight with temperatures expected in the upper 90s and heat indices close to 110°. That being said, there are a few caveats that may lead to slightly cooler temperatures this afternoon.
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At 6:30 Thursday morning the metro upgraded to an excessive heat warning that will extend through the rest of the work week.
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It’s a weather alert Thursday with dangerous heat continuing to spread across the region yet a little bit of relief in the form of precipitation in the forecast.
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It’s a Storm Track 5 Weather Alert Day as we continue to monitor dangerous heat entering the Missouri River Valley.
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Tracking dangerous heat and the potential for a few showers.
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It’s a Storm Track Five Weather Alert Day as we continue to monitor for storm activity through the morning along with dangerous heat into the afternoon.
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Today, scattered showers throughout the morning are expected with a drier pattern into the afternoon as temperatures only reach into the lower 80s.
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Severe storm activity finally settles down across the Missouri River Valley, but extreme weather is just around the corner.
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Yet again, we have another Storm Track Five Weather Alert Day, but more likely by the time we’re starting to get done with work and head home to our families.
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Models have now pushed the most active storms into the late morning and early afternoon mainly between the hours of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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We’re still not done with the chances of storm activity this morning and into the afternoon however, better chances for scattered severe storms tomorrow cannot be ruled out.
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As the storm activity starts to dwindle down this morning, our eyes move toward the next storm threat Friday.
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Dangerous heat is expected to impact the area late this afternoon with damaging wind and hail expected to be our main concern late tonight.
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FORECAST: Hot and sunny with storms rolling in for a severe weather risk late Tuesday into Wednesday
Highs in the 90s Tuesday with storm activity expected by late tonight into the early morning Wednesday, yielding a severe weather risk.
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