Friday and Saturday afternoons will produce heat indices well over 100 degrees in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. A few strong T-storms may move south out of Iowa, into northern Missouri Friday night. Gusty winds (40-50 mph) and small hail (up to quarter-size) will be the primary concerns. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Light south wind.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Independence Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.