Kansas City is starting Monday under gray skies and temperatures around 64 degrees, but the quiet look will not last. Drizzle and showers are expected this morning before thunderstorms build around midday and continue into the evening. Some storms could become strong to severe late Monday and into the overnight hours.
Strong Storms Target Monday Afternoon And Night
The forecast calls for a high near 73 degrees, with south winds of 13 to 16 mph and gusts near 29 mph. Rain chances rise from the morning into the afternoon, when showers and thunderstorms become more widespread. The latest outlook from the National Weather Service highlights damaging winds and a risk of embedded tornadoes as storms organize late in the day.
Monday night carries a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible. That amount could lead to flooding in urban and poorly drained areas. The rain threat continues overnight.
Tuesday Stays Unsettled Before Cooler Weather
Showers and thunderstorms are likely again Tuesday before 3 p.m., with a high near 67 degrees and temperatures falling toward 61 during the afternoon. Rain chances drop sharply Tuesday night, when the low should settle near 47 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday brings a calmer reset, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 60.
Sunny Skies Return For The Weekend
Thursday and Friday should stay mostly sunny with highs near 60, followed by a mostly sunny Saturday near 64 degrees. Sunday looks mostly sunny as well, with a high expected to reach around 60. For Monday, residents should secure loose outdoor items, keep weather alerts nearby and move indoors when thunder is heard.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Missouri or Kansas in the latest forecast package, but conditions can change quickly as storms develop. Anyone traveling Monday afternoon or evening should allow extra time and never drive through water covering a roadway.
