Kansas City gets one more hot, stormy day Wednesday before a cold front finally breaks the recent heat streak. The city was expected to reach the mid-to-upper 90s before storms or the front arrived. Some counties south of I-70 remain under a Heat Advisory through 7 p.m., but the Kansas City metro is not included in the supplied forecast.
Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts
The chance of rain reaches 80% Wednesday, with storms expected mainly during the afternoon and evening. The strongest storms could produce damaging wind gusts, while small hail remains possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Storm chances continue Wednesday night, when the forecast calls for an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low near 70. The environment could support 2.5 to 5 inches or more over three to six hours in some areas, although scattered storms should limit short-duration rainfall in most places.
Cooler Air Arrives Thursday
The payoff comes Thursday, when a chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers before noon and the high drops to around 82 under mostly sunny skies. Thursday night should turn mostly clear with a low near 65, a sharp change from the heat-focused setup Hoodline previously reported.
Friday looks warmer at about 89 degrees, but storm chances return Friday night and continue into Saturday, when showers and thunderstorms are possible and the high should reach around 89. Sunday remains seasonal, with storm chances continuing through Monday.
What Kansas City Residents Should Know
Plan for a messy Wednesday afternoon, especially if you have outdoor activities or a commute that crosses areas prone to ponding water. Keep an eye on changing skies, move indoors at the first sound of thunder, and never drive through water covering a roadway.
