Kansas City, Missouri – Rain chances across Missouri will rise significantly starting Saturday night, with the heaviest downpours expected through early Tuesday in the southern half of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, isolated showers may develop Saturday afternoon before widespread rain pushes in overnight. Storm activity will taper off during daylight hours Sunday, but another surge of showers and thunderstorms is expected late Sunday night into Monday. The most intense rainfall—totals of 2 to 3 inches—is forecast for areas south of I-70, particularly across southwest Missouri and parts of southeast Kansas.
In the Kansas City metro, precipitation odds hover around 60–80% from Sunday night through Tuesday morning, with anticipated totals between 0.5 to 1 inch. Cities including Harrisonville, Butler, and Sedalia face high chances of rain Monday evening into early Tuesday, with storm probabilities peaking above 80%.
Motorists should use caution on slick roads and avoid flooded low-water crossings. Residents are encouraged to check sump pumps, secure outdoor items, and have alerts enabled for flash flood warnings.
Rain chances will diminish after sunrise Tuesday, but additional advisories may be issued if storm intensity increases or tracks shift.
