Missouri wakes up under a crisp, cool sky, but that calm won’t last long as a stronger spring storm pattern builds toward Kansas City by midweek. The air feels steady now, yet clouds and moisture are already lining up to shift conditions quickly.
According to the National Weather Service, Kansas City starts with sunshine and a high near 63°F, followed by increasing clouds tonight and a low around 37°F. A slight 20% chance of showers develops late, while colder air keeps early-morning frost a concern on untreated surfaces.
Tuesday trends mostly cloudy with highs near 62°F and breezy east winds gusting above 20 mph. Conditions stay dry for most, but the atmosphere continues to moisten ahead of a more active stretch.
By Wednesday afternoon, temperatures rise to 72°F with gusty south winds up to 30 mph. A slight chance of showers develops after 1 p.m., signaling the transition. Roads remain mostly dry early, but conditions begin to shift by evening.
Thursday brings the biggest impact. Showers become likely, and thunderstorms develop after 1 p.m. Rain chances jump to 70%, with wet pavement and reduced visibility expected along I-70, I-435, and US-71. Lightning and brief downpours could slow the evening commute.
Storm chances remain high into Friday, keeping travel conditions unsettled across both Missouri and eastern Kansas.
Plan for layered clothing early, then rain gear by late week. Allow extra time on stormy commutes and monitor alerts as timing may shift.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri:
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 62°F
Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high 72°F
Thursday: Showers and storms likely, high 68°F
Friday: Thunderstorms likely, high 67°F
Saturday: Chance of storms, high 75°F
