Talk About The Weather — Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Step Outside KC

Kansas City begins clear and turns hot. Expect sun, a high near 91, east wind around 5 to 9 mph and a clear overnight low near 70. Handle asphalt errands early and carry water.

Last Night in the Metro

The final World Cup weekend closed with a reported 25,000-person Fan Fest crowd and the end of 18 days of free concerts. Regional team owners are discussing the tournament’s long-term effect on Kansas City soccer.

Roads, Ramps & Wrecks

RideKC lists construction reroutes at 14th and Holmes, U.S. 71 at Bannister Road and along the I-70 improvement corridor. Troost MAX and Routes 18, 23, 27 and 29 are among the affected services.

Kansas City transit in motion. Photo: AVIA AREE.

From the Stands

The MLB All-Star Game begins tonight at 7 p.m. Central on FOX. KC Current hosts San Diego Wave FC Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at CPKC Stadium.

A Grain of Rice

Tuesday asks for less ceremony and better timing. Do the outdoor task first. Save heavier decisions for later in the day.

KC Lunch Line

Mildred’s Crossroads is open 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; South Plaza and 9th Street are open 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Baba’s Pantry is open Tuesday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

KC Without a Cover

The Nelson-Atkins is closed indoors Tuesday, but the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park remains free from sunrise to sundown. Go early or near evening and take water.

From AVIA AREE

Touch the soil before adding water. Soak thoroughly when dry, empty standing saucers and move tender containers out of the hardest afternoon sun.

Young plants in the AVIA AREE growing space. Photo: AVIA AREE.

Closing Line

Kansas City has its weekday streets back. By noon, they will be hot enough to prove it. The barricades are stacked. The sun is already on the brick.

Kansas City beneath a broad summer sky. Photo: AVIA AREE.