Missouri skies hang low and gray over Kansas City this morning, and light rain is already speckling windshields along I-70 and I-35. The air feels damp and cool near 43 degrees, but the bigger concern builds as repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms line up through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, intermittent showers continue today with a few strong to isolated severe storms possible. Hail and gusty winds are the primary threats. Additional rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected midweek into Friday, when rain chances jump to 80%.
Highs reach near 53 degrees today before climbing to 67 Thursday under partial sunshine. That brief break won’t last long. By Thursday night into Friday, widespread rain redevelops, and thunderstorms could produce locally heavy downpours. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible through Saturday, with isolated higher totals raising concerns for ponding on roads and minor flooding in low-lying areas.
If you travel Friday, allow extra time and avoid water-covered roads. Conditions may deteriorate quickly during heavier bursts.
Friday’s high pushes near 73 degrees, signaling early March warmth ahead of the next system. Rain lingers into Friday night before skies clear Saturday with highs in the mid-50s. Sunday rebounds to near 68 with sunshine.
Early next week trends even warmer, with highs approaching the upper 70s by Monday. Spring warmth is building across Missouri and eastern Kansas. Remember, clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. Are you ready for brighter evenings, Kansas City?
Five Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri:
Today: High 53, scattered showers.
Thursday: High 67, partly sunny.
Friday: High 73, rain and storms likely.
Saturday: High 56, sunny.
Sunday: High 68, sunny.
