Kansas City, MO –Kansas City’s warm and sunny start to the week won’t last long—showers and the chance of thunderstorms will move in by Tuesday night, bringing several rounds of wet weather through Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, conditions will remain calm and sunny Monday with a high of 72°F, followed by increasing clouds Tuesday as a weather system approaches from the west. Showers are expected to develop after 1 p.m. Tuesday and continue into the night, with the chance of precipitation rising to 50% by evening.
Wednesday will be the wettest day of the week, with a 70% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Rainfall totals may reach between a quarter and half an inch. Storm chances linger through Thursday night, with another 30% chance of showers and storms.
Kansas City 5-Day Forecast:
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a high near 74°F. Rain begins after 1 p.m.
- Wednesday: Rain likely, high near 65°F. Thunderstorms possible.
- Thursday: Chance of showers and storms, high near 68°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and dry, high near 72°F.
- Saturday: Sunny with a high near 75°F.