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Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Lee's Summit Area

April 27, 2026 weather, forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Lee's Summit Area

Lee's Summit, Missouri — Heavy rain expected today with a high of 72°F and a low of 52°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🟠 Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 27 at 3:48AM CDT until April 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
  • 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued April 26 at 10:22PM CDT until April 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
  • You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
    should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Today's Forecast — Monday, April 27

  • Conditions: Heavy rain
  • High / Low: 72°F / 52°F
  • Wind: NW 19 mph, gusts to 35 mph
  • Precipitation: 70% chance, 1.57 inches expected over 3 hours
  • UV Index: 7.45 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:24 / 20:06
  • Daylight: 13.7 hours (5.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Rain focus: 70% chance, peaking around 8AM.
  • Expected rainfall: about 1.57 inches.
  • Wind impact: gusts up to 35 mph.
  • Feels-like swing: up to 78°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.45; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 45°F to 78°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 63°F, 70% chance of precipitation, 94% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 70°F, winds 10 mph, 80% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 57°F, winds 14 mph, 82% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 39 (peak 42) — Good
  • PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Slight rain with a high of 54°F and a low of 46°F. 28% 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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