Widespread Summer Heat Persists Amid Scattered Storms Midwest, Kentucky

A heat wave with temperatures running 7 to 10 degrees above normal and highs in the mid to upper 90s is affecting much of the Heartland and Kansas City area, accompanied by lower humidity that keeps heat indices near actual air temperatures. Despite the warmth, there is an isolated chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially in western Kentucky, central Kansas, and near Kansas City, with some storms possibly severe, producing damaging wind gusts and hail. The active weather pattern with daily chances of showers and storms is expected to continue through midweek before temperatures cool to near-normal levels. Meanwhile, a yellow weather warning for strong, gusty winds has been issued for Kenilworth and much of England and Wales, potentially causing travel disruptions and power interruptions. In southern Colorado, Sunday will be cooler and sunnier, but storms are expected to return by midweek as temperatures continue to cool. Overall, the region is transitioning from summer-like heat to a fall cooling trend with increasing storm chances later in the week.