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Flood Watch: Lee's Summit Area

Flood Watch: Lee's Summit Area

Flood Watch: Lee's Summit Area

Lee's Summit, Missouri — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 82°F and a low of 49°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued April 17 at 1:42AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM 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 — Friday, April 17

  • Conditions: Thunderstorm
  • High / Low: 82°F / 49°F
  • Wind: SSW 22 mph, gusts to 42 mph
  • Precipitation: 68% chance, 0.34 inches expected over 4 hours
  • UV Index: 6.6 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:37 / 19:56
  • Daylight: 13.3 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Rain focus: 68% chance, peaking around 7PM.
  • Expected rainfall: about 0.34 inches.
  • Wind impact: gusts up to 42 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.6; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 74%
  • Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 71°F, winds 17 mph, 82% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Thunderstorm, 81°F, 45% chance of precipitation, winds 20 mph, 60% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 59°F, 68% chance of precipitation, winds 15 mph, 80% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 40) — Good
  • PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 57°F and a low of 41°F. 31% 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.

Last updated: April 17, 2026
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