Mercer County, MO

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Briefing

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Sunday, Jul 26, 2026, 3:07 PM

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From the Forecaster

Dangerous Heat Continues through Tuesday Morning

Created by the NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill WFO

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to continue Tuesday. Air temperatures of 95 to 100°F with heat index values of 110°F to 118°F today. Little relief in overnight temperatures of upper 70s to near 80F. Monday heat index values expected of 105°F to 115°F. Dew points near 80°F will make it feel quite oppressive outside.

Table showing the progression of temperatures and heat indices through the day today, Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures approach 100°F with heat index values ranging from 110°F - 118°F this afternoon with 105°F - 115°F on Monday.

Kansas City/Pleasant Hill Area Forecast Discussion

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.

	Sun 7/26	Mon 7/27	Tue 7/28	Wed 7/29	Thu 7/30	Fri 7/31	Sat 8/1
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dBz	Intensity
−35–0	Extremely light (drizzle/snow)
0–20	Very light precipitation or general clutter
20–40	Light precipitation
40–50	Moderate precipitation
50–65	Heavy precipitation or some hail
>65	Extremely heavy precipitation including water-coated hail

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