Will rides close at Worlds of Fun today?
Yes — expect significant weather interruptions
Conditions today are likely to close multiple attraction types, typically in rolling waves as weather moves through.
Driving factor:
⚡ Thunderstorms
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 2:42PM CDT until September 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
By attraction type (rest of today)
| Tall coasters (200ft+) |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 5pm–10pm (≈5 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Coasters |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 5pm–10pm (≈5 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Water rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 5pm–10pm (≈5 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Flat & spinning rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 5pm–10pm (≈5 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Kids' rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 5pm–10pm (≈5 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Water slides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 5pm–10pm (≈5 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Wave pools & lazy rivers |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 5pm–10pm (≈5 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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Rest of today, hour by hour
5pm
90°
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50%
6pm
85°
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60%
7pm
87°
⚡
70%
8pm
81°
⚡
72%
9pm
79°
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75%
😊 Comfort: Fair (44)
😤 Frustration: Severe (88)
Updated 0 seconds ago from National Weather Service forecasts scored against attraction closure thresholds. Lightning suspensions typically lift ~15 minutes after the last nearby strike. Parks make their own operating decisions.
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