Cass County Missouri Emergency Management

08/31/2026

Prolonged heat is expected to continue through the week with highs in the mid 90 to near 100 with heat index values between 100 to 105. Little relief is expected at night when lows will only fall into the mid 70s to lower 80s.

08/26/2026

Low end chances for shower and thunderstorm activity to impact parts of the area tonight into Wednesday morning, however most will stay dry. There is an additional chance for storms to develop across central Missouri Wednesday afternoon, but again, most of the forecast area will miss out on this activity. Otherwise expect near normal temperatures this week with temperatures warming into the 90s over the weekend.

08/21/2026

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Friday 08-21-2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective until 6:15 PM

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

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Tuesday 08-18-2026 10:05 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 08-19-2026 4 AM

08/18/2026

Severe storms are possible tonight across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. While storms are remain possible throughout the afternoon hours, the most likely timing for severe storms is from 10 PM this evening through the overnight hours across east-central Kansas and west-central Missouri. Damaging winds are the most likely hazards, though large hail and a tornado or two can’t be ruled out. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding are also possible.

08/07/2026

Showers and storms are possible this evening and overnight, primarily south of the I-70 corridor. Some storms may be capable of producing heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts.

08/07/2026

REVISED: CASS COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct overnight lane closures on NB I-49 from 163rd St to 155th St for pavement work on TODAY until Saturday, August 8 between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. All work is weather permitting. Details: https://www.modot.org/node/94433
City of Belton, MO, Government
Belton Missouri Police Department
Grandview, MO Police Department
Cass County Sheriffs Office
Cass County Missouri Emergency Management

08/06/2026

There is a marginal (Level 1/5) risk for severe storms today, generally south of I-70, during the afternoon/evening. Confidence is not high in the exact timing/location of activity today, but primary hazards are expected to be heavy rainfall and strong/severe winds.

08/06/2026

Rain and thunderstorms will continue and increase in coverage overnight across the region. Flood Watch is in effect portions of the area with widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain with locally higher mounts greater than 3 inches expected through Thursday morning.