Hot temperatures expected today

Hot temperatures are expected today with highs in the mid 90s. There is also an Air Quality Alert for the Kansas City Metro today so avoid refueling vehicles, using lawn mowers, and strenuous activity until later this evening. 

Also, check on those that have respiratory issues such as asthma and heart disease as well as young children and the elderly. 

Later tonight storms are expected to move into the area. There is the chance that these storms could be severe with damaging winds and flash flooding the main threats.