Kansas City, Missouri – Storms are lining up to push across Missouri and eastern Kansas by Thursday night, bringing the potential for heavy rain, lightning, and dangerous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, scattered thunderstorms are expected to begin after sunset Thursday, with the highest risk between midnight and dawn Friday. A 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms could affect roadways such as I-70, I-35, and Highway 50, impacting morning commutes in the Kansas City metro and surrounding counties.
Localized downpours may result in ponding on roads or temporary flash flooding. Wind gusts and isolated thunderstorms could also reduce visibility. If traveling late Thursday or early Friday, have multiple weather alerts enabled and avoid low-lying areas.
Daytime Thursday will remain mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 76°F and calm conditions before storms build after dark. Showers may linger into Friday morning but are expected to taper off by afternoon, with skies gradually clearing and temperatures rising into the upper 70s.
By the weekend, conditions improve significantly. Saturday and Sunday bring sunshine and highs around 80°F — ideal for outdoor plans. No additional weather alerts are expected after Friday morning.
5-Day Weather Outlook: Kansas City Metro (June 4–9)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high 76°F; Thunderstorms likely Thursday night
- Friday: Morning showers, then mostly cloudy, high 78°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 80°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F
