Kansas City, MO – Residents across Kansas and Missouri should prepare for another warm afternoon Tuesday, with forecasters calling for highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees and a chance of scattered showers.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, temperatures will reach around 90° in Kansas City, Butler, Ottawa, and Moberly. Columbia may top out at 92°, while Lebanon could see 91°. Slightly cooler highs in the upper 80s are expected in Topeka, Maryville, and Chanute.
Rain chances remain limited, but forecasters report a 20% to 30% probability of showers or isolated thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. The highest rain chances are centered around Chillicothe, Princeton, and Butler at 29%, with St. Joseph and Kansas City closer to 26%–27%.
While widespread storms are not expected, residents should remain weather-aware, especially during afternoon travel. Any storms that do develop may briefly impact driving conditions with heavier rain and reduced visibility.
The warmer-than-average conditions follow a stretch of late-summer heat across the region. No severe weather is currently forecast, but forecasters recommend monitoring updates in case storm coverage increases.
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