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7-Day Outlook: Flood Advisory for Lee's Summit Area
July 9, 2026
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Lee's Summit, Missouri — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 94°F, lows from 68°F to 72°F, rain chances focused on Today and Saturday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🔵 Flood Advisory: Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 4:03AM CDT until July 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 94°F.
- Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 68°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today and Saturday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.08 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 32 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/9 | Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 72° | 75% / 1.06" | 25 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 70° | 35% / 0.02" | 32 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Chance Rain Showers | 87° / 69° | 46% | 18 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Sunny | 89° / 69° | 12% | 20 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Sunny | 91° / 70° | 5% | 21 mph |
| Tuesday 7/14 | Sunny | 93° / 72° | 6% | 11 mph |
| Wednesday 7/15 | Sunny | 94° / 68° | 3% | 10 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, July 9
- Conditions: Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 87°F / 72°F
- Wind: ESE 12 mph, gusts to 25 mph
- Precipitation: 75% chance, 1.06 inches expected over 3 hours
- UV Index: 8.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:00 / 20:44
- Daylight: 14.7 hours (8.6 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Rain focus: 75% chance, peaking around 6AM.
- Expected rainfall: about 1.06 inches.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 72%
- Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions
- Visibility: As low as 2.7 miles
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 76°F, 84% chance of precipitation, 90% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 85°F, 14% chance of precipitation, 56% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 23% chance of precipitation, 76% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 37 (peak 47) — Good
- PM2.5: 8.8 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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