Kansas City, MO – Missouri residents should brace for thunderstorms and showers in Kansas City starting Thursday evening, May 9. These unsettled weather conditions are expected to bring rain, gusty winds, and possibly hazardous thunderstorms into the night.
According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms will increase after 8 p.m. Thursday, continuing into the early hours of Friday, May 10. Local areas could see up to a half-inch of rain, and isolated severe storms are possible, which may bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning. These conditions could disrupt evening plans and complicate travel.
Residents in Kansas City should prepare for reduced visibility and wet roads, especially along major thoroughfares like Interstate 70 and Interstate 35. If you plan on being out, keep an eye on changing weather conditions and have a weather app or radio on hand for real-time updates.
The weather will calm after Thursday night, but be ready for another round of storms by Friday evening. Temperatures on Thursday will reach a high of 70°F before dropping into the mid-50s overnight. Friday’s high will be 72°F, with clearer skies by the evening.
Looking ahead, the weekend offers sunny skies, with highs in the 70s. Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, is forecasted to be warm, with temperatures near 79°F, making it an ideal day for outdoor celebrations.
5-Day Forecast:
- Thursday, May 9: High of 70°F, thunderstorms likely in the evening
- Friday, May 10: High of 72°F, slight chance of showers, clear by evening
- Saturday, May 11: Sunny, high of 77°F
- Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day, sunny, high near 79°F
- Monday, May 13: Mostly sunny, high of 82°F
