Kansas City is waking up to clear skies and temperatures near 59 degrees Thursday, but the morning chill will quickly give way to another summerlike afternoon. Sunshine will push the city to about 84 degrees, with no rain expected and only a light east-southeast breeze.
The National Weather Service forecast puts Thursday’s high roughly 10 to 15 degrees above normal for early October. Tonight will stay clear, with temperatures dropping to around 63 degrees and a light south-southeast wind.
Friday Brings The Week’s Warmest Afternoon
Friday looks even hotter, with sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees. Southwesterly winds will run 5 to 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, so outdoor plans should be warm and occasionally breezy.
Saturday and Sunday will keep the unusual October warmth going, with highs near 84 and 83 degrees, respectively. Nights will be more comfortable, with lows around 61 Saturday night and 67 Sunday night under mostly clear skies.
Rain Chances Return After A Warm Monday
Monday remains sunny and warm, with a high near 86 degrees, before the pattern finally turns less settled. A slight chance of showers arrives Tuesday, increasing to about 40% Wednesday, when another chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Wednesday night.
For now, there are no watches, warnings or advisories in effect for the Kansas City area. The latest outlook is a bit warmer than the earlier Hoodline forecast, especially for Friday, making the next several days look more like an encore of summer than a preview of fall.
