Kansas City, Missouri – Drivers and residents in western Missouri and eastern Kansas should prepare for a wet and cooler-than-normal Labor Day weekend as a slow-moving area of low pressure brings showers and thunderstorms to the region. The unsettled weather is expected to be most concentrated across eastern Kansas into far western Missouri, continuing periodically through the end of the holiday weekend.
According to the US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri, isolated to scattered storms are expected late Saturday and Sunday, though no severe weather is expected at this time. Rainfall will be most numerous in cities like Marysville and Emporia in Kansas, where one to one and a half inches are possible. While the rain is welcome for some, it could cause slick roads and travel delays, so use caution on highways like I-70 and I-29.
The rain will usher in much cooler temperatures that are expected to be well below normal for early September. Highs in Kansas City will only reach the low 60s on Sunday and Monday, a stark contrast to the low 80s recorded earlier this week. In nearby cities like Chillicothe and St. Joseph, temperatures will be even cooler, with highs struggling to get out of the 50s.
The storms are expected to taper off by late Monday night, with a return to drier conditions by Tuesday. While the cool, wet weather may put a damper on some outdoor Labor Day plans, it’s a good time to check on your home and prepare for the seasonal shift. Stay updated on the latest alerts from local authorities.
