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Kansas City Roasts in October Heat Wave Before Midweek Storms Roll In

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Published on October 10, 2026
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Saturday will be sunny, with temperatures reaching around 85 degrees by afternoon.

Saturday And Sunday Stay Summerlike

Saturday night will remain clear with a low around 61 degrees. Sunday brings another sunny afternoon, with a high near 85 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the area. The forecast makes this weekend a strong bet for outdoor plans, although the warm afternoons will feel more like late summer than mid-October.

Monday Keeps The Heat Going

Columbus Day is expected to be sunny and even warmer, with a high near 89 degrees. Friday’s forecast also pointed to rain chances Tuesday and showers Wednesday and Thursday.

Storm Chances Build Tuesday And Wednesday

Tuesday starts sunny with a high near 84 degrees, with rain chances increasing in the afternoon and evening. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday.

Rain showers remain likely Thursday, when temperatures top out around 73 degrees. In short, Kansas City gets one more long, warm run through Monday before a wetter pattern ushers fall back into the forecast.