Kansas City is starting Veterans Day with clear skies and temperatures around 52 degrees, but the city is headed for one last warm afternoon before a sharp late-week cooldown. Wednesday should reach near 62 under sunny skies, with northwest winds bringing gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunshine Comes With A Strong Wind
The dry, sunny weather should carry outdoor plans through Wednesday, although the wind may make ceremonies, flags and lighter setups a little harder to manage. Winds will strengthen through the afternoon before easing after sunset, according to the National Weather Service.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Kansas City forecast area. Temperatures will fall quickly Wednesday night, reaching about 42 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Jacket Weather Arrives Thursday
Thursday brings another sunny day, but the high drops to around 50 with north winds of 6 to 11 mph and gusts near 20 mph. That is a more serious turn toward November than the mild stretch described in Hoodline’s earlier forecast.
Freezing Nights Follow
Thursday night should be mostly clear with a low near 32, followed by a sunny Friday with a high around 48. Another low near 33 is expected Friday night, meaning sensitive outdoor plants may need protection from freezing temperatures late Thursday into Saturday morning.
Weekend Rain Chance Stays Small
Saturday looks sunny with a high near 55, though clouds increase Saturday night as temperatures fall to about 36. Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high around 64, and rain is possible.
Monday is expected to reach near 58 degrees. For local plans, Wednesday offers a warm afternoon, while Thursday through Saturday will call for heavier layers and a little more attention to wind and overnight cold.
