Kansas City, MO – A tranquil start to the week will quickly yield to a dynamic weather pattern, bringing a significant chance for thunderstorms to the Kansas City metro area by Tuesday afternoon. The shift could complicate travel and outdoor plans before clearing just in time for the Juneteenth holiday. Residents will see mostly sunny skies and a high of 90 degrees on Monday, but conditions are set to change overnight.
According to the National Weather Service, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms enters the region on Tuesday. Winds will pick up from the south, gusting as high as 23 mph. The primary window for storms arrives Tuesday night, with a 70% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 a.m. Wednesday. These storms could produce notable rainfall.
The wet weather may impact the Wednesday morning commute. The system is expected to deliver between a quarter and a half-inch of rain, though higher amounts are possible in localized thunderstorms. This unsettled period continues through Wednesday, with a lingering 40% chance of storms under mostly cloudy skies and a cooler high of 84°F. Drivers should remain alert for slick roads and potential ponding.
Conditions are expected to improve significantly by Wednesday evening. Skies will clear, setting the stage for a bright and sunny Juneteenth on Thursday with a pleasant high near 88°F. This favorable weather extends into the weekend, bringing a major warm-up. Both Friday and Saturday are projected to be sunny with highs climbing to 94°F, offering ideal conditions for any late-week or weekend activities.
The active weather pattern remains confined to the middle of the week. Here is the five-day outlook:
- Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 90°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms; high of 89°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of storms; high of 84°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Sunny and clear with a high near 88°F.
- Friday: Sunny and hot with a high of 94°F.
