Kansas City, MO – Scattered storms could rattle parts of western Missouri by mid-afternoon Monday, bringing gusty winds and a chance of power disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives in Kansas City after 1 p.m. Monday, with wind gusts as high as 21 mph expected. While rainfall totals will likely remain under a tenth of an inch, quick downpours or lightning could impact travel—especially along I-70 and I-435 during the evening commute.
By Monday night, skies clear and winds shift northwest at 5 to 7 mph, giving way to a dry and sunny Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday climb to 85°F and 89°F, respectively, prompting summer heat concerns for outdoor workers and residents without air conditioning.
Here’s the extended outlook:
- Tuesday (June 10): Sunny and dry, high near 85°F.
- Wednesday (June 11): Hot, sunny, and breezy, high near 89°F.
- Thursday (June 12): Rain chances return, with a 40% chance of storms by afternoon, high near 83°F.
- Friday (June 13): Continued unsettled, 50% storm chance and muggy, high near 83°F.
- Saturday (June 14): More scattered storms, 40% chance, highs in the mid-80s.
Storms remain a daily possibility through Friday. Residents should charge devices, monitor alerts, and avoid flooded low-water crossings if rainfall intensifies.
