A few light rain showers will be possible this morning and will gradually be ending from west to east through the afternoon. Partly to mostly cloudy skies will help to keep temperatures pleasant with afternoon highs expected to top out in the low to mid 70s. Temperatures then drop into the upper 50s to lower 60s overnight tonight. Rain chances return Saturday and again on Sunday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A slight chance of showers before 10 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 75. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

On this first day of summer, it’s going to feel more like spring with highs in the middle 70s. Scattered showers will spread into the area and persist through the day. It’ll also be windy with winds from the northwest shifting to the west and gusting to 20 to 30 mph by this afternoon. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers likely, mainly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North northwest wind around 9 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Several rounds of showers and storms are possible today. Potentially widespread rainfall is expected this afternoon. While the threat of severe weather is low, locally heavy rainfall and localized flooding is possible today. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: A slight chance of showers before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Several rounds of storms are in store over the next few days. A few light showers and isolated thunderstorms possible this morning with scattered storms expected this afternoon and evening. Hail and strong winds may accompany the stronger afternoon storms. Heavy rain will also be a concern over the next several days. Locally heavy rain may lead to localized flooding given the combination of heavy rain and slow moving storms, especially in urban areas. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Another hot day today with temperatures climbing once again into the low to mid 90s with heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s. Storm chances will increase this evening across northwest Missouri and gradually work southward overnight. Stormy weather will continue into Tuesday with storms developing by afternoon and continuing into the overnight period. Strong storms may be possible with hail, strong winds, and heavy rain the primary threat. Periods of heavy rain may cause localized flooding, especially Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service: 

Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Temperatures today and into the weekend will rise into the middle to upper 90s with heat index readings between 100 and 105 degrees. A heat advisory will be in effect from noon on Friday through Sunday at 8 p.m., mainly along and north of I-70. A few action items to consider during this stretch of dangerous heat include: staying hydrated if working outdoors with breaks in the shade as often as possible, checking on elderly or those who are without AC, NEVER leave your children or pets in the vehicle, and limit strenuous outdoor activities if possible. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

It’s going to be a hot and humid couple of days. Don’t let the heat ruin your plans. Drink plenty of water, try to stay in the shade, check on your elderly neighbors, be mindful of your pets, and drink plenty of water. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible late tonight and overnight. Activity will be dependent on where surface boundaries set up and linger from morning storms. Gusty winds are the primary concern. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind around 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Hot conditions are expected today with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat index values between mid 90s to lower 100s. A cold front will approach the area this evening bringing the chance for severe thunderstorms. The main threats with these storms will be for damaging winds and large hail. These storms should weaken overnight as they move through western and central Missouri. Temperatures behind the front on Tuesday will be much more manageable with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93.