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.
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