Kansas City, Missouri – A warm and stormy pattern will shake up Kansas City starting Friday afternoon as another round of thunderstorms looms by midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, isolated showers may begin before 11 a.m., with thunderstorms more likely in the afternoon. While severe weather is not currently expected, lightning and brief downpours could affect afternoon travel, especially along I-70 and US-71. Friday’s high will reach 83°F with light winds from the east.
Saturday turns mostly sunny and hotter, with highs near 89°F and calmer winds—ideal for early Father’s Day plans. However, Saturday night into Sunday brings more unsettled skies, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Sunday’s high soars to 88°F, but rain could return after 1 p.m., possibly disrupting outdoor celebrations.
By Monday, conditions improve with mostly sunny skies and a high near 89°F. But the pattern shifts again Monday night and Tuesday as new storms may move into the area.
Residents should prepare for rapid weather changes this weekend. Keep outdoor equipment covered and monitor NWS updates if you’re planning events outdoors. Charge devices and stay off roads during downpours.
More showers are likely through midweek. Additional alerts are possible.
🔎 5-Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri (June 12–17)
- Thursday: High 80°F – Slight chance of T-storms, turning cloudy
- Friday: High 83°F – Showers possible after 11 a.m., T-storms in the afternoon
- Saturday: High 89°F – Sunny and dry daytime, chance of storms after 1 a.m.
- Sunday (Father’s Day): High 88°F – Partly sunny, 30% chance of PM storms
- Monday: High 89°F – Mostly sunny, storms possible late Monday night
