Kansas City, Missouri – Severe summer heat gives way to a volatile weather pattern in Missouri as thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten Kansas City on Wednesday, July 30th. With a Weather Alert in effect and an end to the heat advisory, residents across Jackson County and along I-70 should brace for shifting conditions, potential flooding, and challenging travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, dangerously hot and humid conditions will persist through Tuesday evening before a slow-moving front sparks storms early Wednesday. A chance of showers and thunderstorms builds after midnight Tuesday, with a 50% chance of rainfall and the risk of locally heavy downpours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday. Motorists on I-70 and throughout the metro should expect reduced visibility, ponding on roads, and changing road conditions. The NWS urges residents to limit travel during peak storms and to monitor alerts for updated information.
Rainfall amounts could reach half an inch in some areas, especially where thunderstorms are most intense. Showers may linger into Thursday morning, keeping streets slick and driving hazardous through midday. Behind the storms, much cooler air arrives, dropping highs into the mid-70s for Thursday and Friday—well below typical summer averages.
After Wednesday’s storms, skies turn partly sunny with seasonably cool, pleasant weather expected through the weekend. Residents should use the break to check for localized flooding, clear gutters, and prepare for possible power disruptions from strong storms.
Warnings and advisories remain possible through Thursday as conditions evolve. Stay tuned for updates and always heed local emergency management guidance.
Five-Day Forecast for Kansas City, MO (Wednesday, July 30 – Monday, August 4):
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially mid-morning to late afternoon. High: 86°F, Heat index up to 95°F. Rainfall could be heavy at times.
- Thursday: Chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy. Cooler. High: 77°F, Low: 64°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 76°F, Low: 62°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and mild. High: 81°F, Low: 64°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a low chance of showers. High: 85°F, Low: 66°F.
- Monday: Chance of showers, mostly sunny intervals. High: 86°F.
Expect continued monitoring of flooding and possible new advisories through late week. Next update as conditions warrant.
