EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING through Monday

Heat indicies at or exceeding 105 degrees through at least Monday

Friday – Fog possible early. Mostly sunny, hot, and humid. High: 94
Friday night – Clear. Low: 76
Saturday – Mostly sunny. High: 95
Sunday – Sunny. High: 98
Monday – Mostly sunny. High: 97
Tuesday – Partly cloudy. High: 96

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A foggy start gives way to more heat

Thursday – Fog possible early, then becoming partly cloudy. High: 90
Thursday night – Partly cloudy. Low: 72
Friday – Mostly sunny. High: 94
Saturday – Mostly sunny. High: 95
Sunday – Mostly sunny. High: 97
Monday – Mostly sunny. High: 98

<- Official rainfall totals from Tuesday night

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The moisture associated with the remnants of Hurricane Dolly continue to plague us today. Drizzle and fog with light rain showers continue across the area. The atmosphere remains very moist for a significant depth. Add a pesky low-level inversion more typical of winter than mid-summer and light winds, and we have all the ingredients for the dreary day to continue.

Temps remain in the LOW 70s with the drizzle and light rain. Until this low-level inversion can erode away, we will remain cool, foggy, and wet. There is a large area of substance moving in from the west. This should allow for this inversion to erode, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it hold tight until late in the afternoon. RUC soundings also seem to agree with these thoughts  As a result, the warmest part of the day may not come until just before sunset when we may squeak back to around 80 degrees.

Now if we could only get this to hold tight through the building heat this weekend, my air conditioner (and my pocketbook) would be very happy.  :P

The tropical moisture left from Hurricane Dolly certainly made an impact overnight. Most areas east of the I-35 corridor have received 3+ inches of rainfall. Some areas have received much more. A look at the Overland Park Storm Watch flood warning system shows rainfall in excess of 8.5 inches at 143rd and Pflumm. WOW! Now THAT’s tropical moisture for you.

Areas east of I-35 and along the Missouri River remain under a flash flood warning today. If you happen to encounter water covering the road (especially if it’s moving), turn around and find a different route. It only takes 2 feet of water to move any vehicle and send it … well… up the creek.