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7-Day Outlook: Storm Chances Ahead for Lee's Summit
July 8, 2026
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Lee's Summit, Missouri — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 93°F, lows from 67°F to 73°F, rain chances focused on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 93°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 67°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.09 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/8 | Sunny | 91° / 73° | 0% | 19 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 72° | 33% / 0.08" | 20 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 88° / 71° | 69% / 0.33" | 18 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 87° / 70° | 60% / 0.52" | 30 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 70° | 28% / 0.17" | 12 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Sunny | 91° / 72° | 11% | 18 mph |
| Tuesday 7/14 | Sunny | 93° / 67° | 2% | 19 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, July 8
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 91°F / 73°F
- Wind: S 10 mph, gusts to 19 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- UV Index: 8.1 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:59 / 20:45
- Daylight: 14.8 hours (13.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.1; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 48%
- Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 76°F, 70% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 89°F, 34% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 85°F, 40% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 56 (peak 66) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 17.5 µg/m³
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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