Kansas City is bracing for a wave of summerlike heat, with temperatures expected to soar into the upper 80s and lower 90s over the weekend. The National Weather Service indicates that this warm front will bring increased humidity, with dew points rising significantly. On Friday, temperatures could reach 91 degrees, potentially breaking a record from 1941. As the weekend progresses, the area faces a risk of severe storms, particularly on Monday, when conditions are expected to be most favorable for severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for severe storms in areas north of a line from Leavenworth to Kirksville, while the Kansas City metro area is under a marginal risk. The storms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes, especially as a cold front approaches. The weather pattern will remain warm and humid, with temperatures around 90 degrees on Saturday and upper 80s on Sunday, before the severe threat peaks on Monday with the potential for organized thunderstorms and heavy downpours. The severe weather risk could extend into Tuesday if the cold front delays its passage.