Kansas City is starting Sunday under a blanket of clouds, with temperatures around 61 degrees and a mild southeast breeze. The day should stay mostly dry and reach a high near 69, offering a calm pause before a much rougher weather setup arrives Monday.
Clouds Hold On Sunday
Sunday afternoon will remain cloudy, with southeast winds around 6 mph. Sunday night stays mild, dropping to around 60 degrees as southerly winds increase and occasionally gust up to 18 mph.
There are no watches, warnings or advisories in effect for the Kansas City area Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. That quiet start will not last long.
Monday Brings Storms And Strong Winds
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday, with rain chances rising to 80% and a high near 73 degrees. South winds of 13 to 18 mph could produce gusts up to 35 mph, creating a blustery setup before and during the storms.
The most concerning window runs from late Monday afternoon into the overnight hours, when strong to severe storms could bring damaging winds and heavy rain. Forecasters say a tornado or two cannot be ruled out, while Monday night carries a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms with possible rainfall totals between one-half and three-quarters of an inch.
Unsettled Tuesday Then A Cooler Finish
Tuesday remains unsettled, with a 50% chance of rain showers and a high near 68 under partly sunny skies. Conditions turn cooler Wednesday through Friday, with highs generally in the low to mid-60s and overnight lows in the mid-40s.
Saturday looks like the week’s brighter finish, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 66. For outdoor plans, Sunday is the easier day; Monday is the day to keep an eye on the forecast and have a backup plan ready.
