Hermosillo…Friendly Reminder: Heat Safety

It is going to be a hot and steamy day around the area with temperatures forecast to reach record highs by this afternoon. The current record on this day at KCI stands at 92 degrees set back in 1985. Today’s forecast high is 92 degrees. I expect we’ll see a range of afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s across the area with variable cloudiness. Those places that manage to get more sunshine will be on the warmer side. In addition we’ll have high dewpoints to contend with which will make it feel more like it’s in the upper 90s, near 100 degrees by this afternoon.
Aside from high humidity, we’ll stay dry today thanks in part to a ”cap” or warmer air aloft that will prevent any storms from developing within our region.  Our next chance for rain holds off until early Monday.

Here’s a friendly reminder on how to stay safe in the heat this holiday weekend:

Have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Iris Hermosillo
Meteorologist
KCTV5

Suchan Says: Blazing Hot Memorial Day Weekend

 

A special thank you to all our men and women serving our country.  And certainly to all those that gave the ulimate sacrafice to make this nation the great country it is, you will never be forgotten.

Enjoy your weekend and be safe.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

 

Suchan Says: Another Round of Storms for Friday

 

Early afternoon storms possible Friday along warm front

After a round of thunderstorms Thursday, we’ll stand another chance Friday as a warm front passes from south to north across our viewing area.

Any storm developing near or along the warm front will have to be closely monitored for signs of organization producing severe storms.  A look over Thursday evening data coming in is more suggestive of a severe weather risk given a highly unstable air mass and sufficient directional and speed shear to promote the development of supercells from Kansas across western Missouri.  If this scenario indeed evolves, damaging winds – large hail would be main issues but I could not rule out an isolated tornado risk with any severe storm.

Be sure to check in with us in the morning and through the day as we monitor conditions.

Friday:  Mix of clouds and sun with an isolated morning shower or storm.  Chance increases to 30% into early afternoon.  It will also become very warm, humid and windy as warm front passes by.  High 88 (heat index in the lower 90s)

Saturday:  Partly sunny, hot and windy.  High 92.  S winds 15 – 25 mph with gusts.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny skies, hot and windy.  High near 90.  SSW wind 15 – 25 mph with gusts.

Memorial Day Monday:  Turns partly cloudy with a 30% chance of t-storms.  High 87.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

 

Suchan Says: Isolated Thunder Next Couple Days

 

** Above image for Thursday afternoon between 2:00 – 3:00 pm as cold front slides into region.

Thursday:  Skies will start the day partly sunny and there will be a slight chance for a early morning shower or storm in northeast Kansas to northwest Missouri.  By late morning to midday, skies will trend toward mostly cloudy and this will last until mid afternoon before increasing sun works in late day and we finish partly sunny. 

At the same time, a cold front will be slowly moving into the region and will trigger a 20% chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms.  Highs will feature a wide range Thursday from 78 to 86 with areas in central Missouri having the best chance to warm well into the 80s. 

There is a slight risk for a severe storm in northern Missouri for large hail or damaging wind gusts.

Friday:  We’ll actually see a cool morning with 50s and 60s into sunrise.  A developing warm front will then lift across the region heading north.  Skies will turn partly to mostly cloudy while this front moves by and a 20% chance for showers or thunderstorms will accompany this warm front.  Chances may end up a little higher west from KC toward Topeka. 

Once the front pushes into Nebraska and far northern Missouri by late afternoon, winds will crank up and the heat will build back in.  Highs again feature a wide range from near 80 in north Missouri to near 90 in southern sections of our viewing region.

Saturday:  Skies gradually turn mostly sunny, windy and it will be hot!  High near 92.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny and stays hot with a high near 90.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

 

 

 

Suchan Says: Heat Ready to Move In with Few Storms

 

Our weather map for Wednesday features a cold front with a newly developed warm front moving across Nebraska late in the day.  This will be the active zone for developing thunderstorms, some of which will become strong to severe especially in the evening.  Much of this activity will remain well northwest from our viewing area but I’ll be watching late in the evening into Wednesday night to see if a few cells break free and move into our northern counties.

The afternoon on Wednesday will otherwise feature a good amount of sunshine along with warming temperatures and a gusty south wind.  High 86.

Thursday:  Partly sunny to variably cloudy skies with a 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm.  High 85.

Friday:  Partly sunny with a 20% chance of a shower or storm.  Windy and warmer with a high of 87.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny and very hot.  High 92 which will challenge the record high for the day.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

Suchan Says: Warm Up Heading this Way

 

Tuesday:  Sunshine dominates the day along with one more cool, crisp start as temperatures drop into the low to mid 50s early.  By the afternoon, a warm up is underway with breezy southeast winds developing.  High will be close to 80.

Wednesday:  More sunshine and a big spike in temperatures with gusty south winds of 20 – 30 mph.  High will reach 86.  We’ll be watching Wednesday night toward northeast Kansas to northwest Missouri to see if a storm or two can push out of Nebraska into our far northern areas.

Thursday:  Mostly to partly sunny skies, windy and very warm.  High 87.  S wind 20 – 30 mph with gusts.

Friday:  Partly sunny with a 20% chance of isolated showers or a thunderstorm.  High 87.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

 

 

Suchan Says: Weekend Forecast and Partial Solar Eclipse

Sunday Evening Partial Solar Eclipse

Saturday:  Partly sunny, warm and windy with a 20% chance of a shower or late day thunderstorm.  High 84.  Winds from the S 20 – 30 mph with gusts near 35 mph.

Saturday night:  Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers or a few thunderstorms.  Low 63.

Sunday:  Variably cloudy and cooler with a 40% chance of showers or thunderstorms.  High 77.

** Weather permitting, a partial solar eclipse will occur Sunday evening before sunset and hopefully we’ll have enough breaks in our clouds to enjoy this partial eclipse.  Make sure to safely observe the partial eclipse if clouds do break enough to enjoy it.  See above image for details on this partial solar eclipse.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

 

 

 

 

 

Suchan Says: Friday Forecast and Weekend Rain Chances

A strong finish to a sensational week of weather for our area.  It will be on the windy side for outdoor plans.  Outside of a gusty wind, enjoy warm sunshine occasionally mixed with some passing clouds.

Saturday:  Intervals of clouds with times of sunshine, warm and windy.  There is a 20% chance for a stray shower or thunderstorm.  Chances could inch a little higher after 9pm Saturday evening if activity well to our west moves fast enough to the east.  High 84.  Winds from the S 15 – 25 mph gusting to 35 mph.

Saturday Night:  Cloudy skies with a 50% chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms.  Severe weather risk is very low.

Sunday:  Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers or a thunderstorm.  Skies may turn partly cloudy for north half of the viewing region in the afternoon.  High 77.

Monday:  Gradually turns mostly sunny and very nice!  High 76.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

Suchan Says: Looking Ahead to Next Chance of Rain

 

Thursday:  More fantastic weather for the region as sunshine dominates, humidity remains fairly low and a refreshing breeze takes us through the afternoon.  See above image for morning to afternoon winds and temperatures.

Friday:  Mostly to at times partly sunny skies, on the windy side (S 10 – 20 mph with gusts) and a touch more humidity in the air.  High 84.

Saturday:  Partly sunny, windy and warm.  20% of a an evening shower or storm (after 7pm).  High 85.

Saturday Night – Sunday:  Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers or a few thunderstorms.  High Sunday 78.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5

 

Suchan Says: Weak Cold Front Tuesday Night to Move By

Another great looking day for Tuesday as sunshine dominates and temperatures easily warm into the 80s (83 forecast) with tolerable humidity levels again.  The wrinkle in the day arrives deep into the evening in northern Missouri near Iowa as a cold front moves into the state.  I could see not only skies becoming variably cloudy in our far northern counties but also a stray shower or sprinkle along the front.

Elsewhere, we’ll keep it a dry forecast into KC as the front pushes by.  Although, I wouldn’t be completely surprised if a sprinkle or shower clipped Carroll to Saline and Pettis Counties near or shortly after midnight into Tuesday night.

Wednesday:  Cold front is well south of the region for sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures.  High 79 with a northeast breeze.

Thursday:  Mostly sunny and warmer.  High 83.

Friday:  Turns partly sunny, slightly more humid with a 20% chance of an isolated t-storm.  High 84.

Chris Suchan
Chief Meteorologist
KCTV5