Kansas City is waking to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 70s Thursday, but the quiet start will not last. Showers and thunderstorms are expected through much of the day, with a high near 72 degrees and 1 to 2 inches of rain possible.
Storms Could Bring Flooding Into Thursday Night
Rain and thunderstorms are likely from the morning through the evening, with the heaviest activity possible during the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill office has a Flood Watch in effect through late Thursday night, and localized flash flooding remains possible.
Thursday night will stay unsettled, with more showers and thunderstorms possible before 1 a.m. Friday. Another three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch of rain could fall overnight, while north-northeast winds increase to 10 to 14 mph with gusts up to 23 mph.
Sunny, Cooler Weather Takes Over Friday
Friday brings a sharp change: sunny skies, a high near 65 degrees and a low around 49 under clear skies Friday night. The weekend looks much calmer, with sunny conditions and highs near 69 Saturday and 73 Sunday.
Mostly sunny and dry weather is expected to continue Monday and Tuesday, with highs near 69 and 73 degrees. By Wednesday, temperatures may rebound to around 77 degrees, giving Kansas City a warm finish after Thursday's soaking.
