Light rain is falling across Kansas City early Wednesday as a Flood Watch remains in effect through 1 p.m., with more showers and thunderstorms possible through the morning before skies clear and temperatures climb. The forecast calls for a high near 89 degrees.
Flood Watch Covers Morning Downpours
Kansas City Downtown Airport was reporting light rain and temperatures around 71 degrees early Wednesday, with very humid air in place. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to remain possible through the morning, including a stronger window around the morning commute, while isolated heavy downpours could cause localized flooding. The National Weather Service says the watch includes the Kansas City metro.
Sunshine Returns Before Another Heat Push
Rain chances drop sharply by late morning, with mostly sunny skies expected for the afternoon. Wednesday night should be mostly clear with a low around 74, but the brief break will not feel especially cool. Thursday reaches about 91 degrees, followed by a sunny Friday near 91.
Weekend Storm Chances Rise Again
The next substantial weather shift arrives Saturday, when showers and thunderstorms are possible and become more likely Saturday night. Sunday looks wetter, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 87, followed by storm chances that may continue through Monday evening.
The wetter weekend outlook is a notable escalation from Hoodline's earlier Kansas City forecast, which highlighted storm chances but a warmer weekend setup. For Wednesday, drivers should never attempt to cross a flooded roadway, and anyone heading out during the morning should allow extra time for ponding and sudden downpours.
