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Flood Watch: Lee's Summit Area
April 2, 2026
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Lee's Summit, Missouri — Moderate rain expected today with a high of 68°F and a low of 52°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:39AM CDT until April 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
- You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Today's Forecast — Thursday, April 2
- Conditions: Moderate rain
- High / Low: 68°F / 52°F
- Wind: SSW 24 mph, gusts to 47 mph
- Precipitation: 100% chance, 0.85 inches expected over 12 hours
- UV Index: 6.15 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:00 / 19:41
- Daylight: 12.7 hours (8.3 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Rain focus: 100% chance, peaking around 12AM.
- Expected rainfall: about 0.85 inches.
- Wind impact: gusts up to 47 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 86%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Light drizzle, 63°F, 79% chance of precipitation, winds 19 mph, 92% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 66°F, winds 20 mph, 81% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 56°F, 88% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 40) — Good
- PM2.5: 4.9 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Moderate rain showers with a high of 68°F and a low of 50°F. 81% chance of precipitation.
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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