Pop-up thunderstorms, torrential rain possible in Kansas City area. Here’s when

The Kansas City metro’s run of unusually hot weather will stretch into another day on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are expected to climb to around 93 degrees with heat index values reaching near 100 degrees. Dew point values will be in the low 70s, which will make the heat feel oppressive due to a high level of moisture in the air.

The metro’s temperature this time of year is typically around 86 degrees. The metro’s run of consecutive days of 90-degree weather reached five when temperatures maxed out at 92 degrees on Tuesday. The streak is expected to continue into the weekend…

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