Kansas City is waking up Friday, September 18, under clear skies and sticky air before temperatures climb to 91 degrees. The heat index could reach 101 during the afternoon, making outdoor plans feel more like midsummer than mid-September. There are no active weather watches or warnings listed for the area.
Southerly or southwesterly winds will increase to approximately 8 to 13 mph after 15Z Friday, while rain chances remain near zero. The National Weather Service expects sunny skies Friday, followed by a partly cloudy and warm night with a low near 75.
Friday is the cleanest weather window before the pattern turns unsettled. The latest forecast is a substantive shift from Hoodline's Thursday update, with storm chances now building into Saturday night and Sunday before a much cooler week arrives.
Saturday Storm Chances Increase Through The Evening
Saturday will start mostly sunny and hot, with another high near 93 degrees. Storm chances will be isolated to scattered Saturday morning and afternoon, increasing into the evening.
Storm activity increases Saturday evening and overnight, with showers and thunderstorms possible. The National Weather Service says a few storms could become strong, with gusty winds or hail possible, though the exact timing and location remain uncertain.
Sunday Brings Rain And A Sharp Cooldown
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue Sunday, with an 80% chance of rain and a much cooler high near 81. Weekend storm rainfall totals around the Kansas City area were forecast to reach about 0.5 inches generally, though locally heavier amounts are possible.
Storm chances linger Sunday night and into Monday morning, with Monday marking the start of a cooler period. After that, cooler temperatures continue, with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s Tuesday and Wednesday before a slight chance of showers returns Thursday.
