Platte County, MO

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Briefing

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Monday, Jul 27, 2026, 2:56 PM

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From the Forecaster

Weather Story

Created by the NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill WFO

A few isolated showers across far northern MO this morning will likely do little to mitigate the dangerous heat that continues through early Tuesday. Temperatures approach 100°F in many places with heat index values from 110°F to near 120°F. Overnight lows Monday into Tuesday only dip to ~75°F-80°F. A small chance for storms is possible across central MO later this afternoon into the evening. Relatively cooler temperatures return Tuesday.

Image Description

A 2 piece image with a table on the left showing the expected temperature and heat index values across the region. Most place approach 100°F air temperatures with heat index values ranging from 110°F to near 120°F, On the right a map shows slight chances for showers and storms this morning across far northern MO and later this afternoon and evening across NE and central MO.

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.

	Mon 7/27	Tue 7/28	Wed 7/29	Thu 7/30	Fri 7/31	Sat 8/1	Sun 8/2
risk level	out of 10	out of 10	out of 10	out of 10	out of 10	out of 10	out of 10

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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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