Kansas City, Missouri – Summer heat is ramping up across Kansas City this week, with highs soaring into the 90s and the first real chance of thunderstorms returning by Wednesday night. After a string of mostly sunny, dry days, residents should prepare for rising humidity and scattered storms that could disrupt midweek plans.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will bring sunshine and mild breezes with temperatures topping out near 86°F, but by Wednesday, heat index values could push past 90°F as winds turn southerly. The risk of thunderstorms creeps in late Wednesday, carrying a 20% chance for brief but potentially gusty storms after sunset.
Thursday and Friday stay hot and mostly dry, with afternoon highs reaching 92–93°F and overnight lows hovering in the mid-70s. The weekend brings a pattern shift, as Saturday night into Sunday offers a higher chance of showers and scattered thunderstorms, with rain chances continuing into early next week. Drivers should stay alert for changing road conditions, and anyone planning outdoor activities should monitor for lightning and sudden downpours, especially late Wednesday and into the weekend.
Stay weather-aware as Kansas City rides out the week’s heat and eyes a stormier weekend ahead. Updates and additional advisories are likely if storms intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 86°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F, slight chance of storms late
- Thursday: Sunny, high 92°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 93°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F; storm chances return overnight
