Kansas City’s Monday forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high near 77. Tuesday brings one more warm, dry day before a stormier pattern moves in.
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill expects Monday and Tuesday to stay warm and quiet, with temperatures reaching about 81 degrees Tuesday. Monday night should be mostly clear with a low near 63, while Tuesday brings south winds of 6 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Storm Chances Arrive Tuesday Night
Clouds will build Tuesday night, with rain chances returning as soon as late Tuesday evening. The chance of precipitation is only about 20% overnight, but showers and a few thunderstorms become more likely Wednesday, when Kansas City could see a high near 82 degrees and a 50% chance of rain.
Wednesday night into Thursday is the most unsettled stretch of the forecast. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become widespread, with precipitation chances near 90% and heavy rainfall possible; the weather service says widespread totals around 1.5 to 2 inches are currently the most likely outcome, though amounts could vary considerably from place to place.
Cooler, Damp Weather Lingers Into The Weekend
Thursday will be noticeably cooler, with a high near 74 and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. More showers are possible Thursday night, with a low near 58, before Friday turns mostly sunny but still carries a 30% chance of showers.
The weekend looks less stormy but not completely dry. Saturday has a 30% chance of showers with a high near 71, while Sunday should reach about 72 degrees with mostly sunny skies.
For outdoor plans, Monday and Tuesday offer the best window before the midweek soaking. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently listed for the Kansas City forecast area, but residents should keep an eye on updates as the timing and placement of the heaviest rain become clearer.
