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Kansas City: Clouds Return Thursday, Rain Chances Build Into Weekend

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Published on September 24, 2026
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Clouds are expected to return Thursday, with temperatures in the 70s. Rain chances return Friday and improve Friday night into Saturday.

Thursday Offers One More Outdoor-Friendly Window

The National Weather Service expects clouds to return and move into the area Thursday. Light easterly flow is expected, with possible scattered showers in far northwestern Missouri Thursday afternoon and evening. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the area.

Rain Chances Return Friday

Precipitation is expected to spread southeastward heading into Friday, bringing returning rain chances to Kansas City. Thunderstorm concerns are limited Friday morning.

Rain chances improve Friday night into Saturday. Saturday brings rain chances across the forecast area; isolated thunderstorms have a 20% to 30% chance, primarily along the Kansas-Missouri border north of I-70. Outdoor plans may want a backup option.

Sunday Brings A Gradual Improvement

Rain chances diminish Sunday. Rain is possible early next week.

Another chance of rain is possible in the middle of next week.