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Hot, humid Kansas City nights with pop-up storm chances this Independence Day weekend

Hazy, hot, and humid conditions are expected to continue over Kansas City through the night, with temperatures settling into the 70s and daytime highs staying in the 90s. The heat index is forecast to run near triple digits.

Hazy hot night over a city with localized storm clouds and people moving indoors as rain chances increase.

Data referenced in the coverage show multiple chances of thunderstorms around Independence Day. Storms could develop early on Independence Day, then redevelop late in the afternoon and evening, though they are not expected to linger in one area for long.

The strongest likelihood for storms is described as overnight into Sunday morning. Residents are advised to be ready to move indoors if a pop-up storm appears.