Kansas City, Missouri – Sunny skies will dominate Kansas City this weekend, but residents should brace for a sharp shift by Sunday night as thunderstorms bring heavy rain, lightning, and potential flooding across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 82°F, followed by dry and calm conditions through Saturday evening. However, by Sunday afternoon and especially overnight, conditions will deteriorate rapidly. A 60% chance of showers increases to a 90% chance of thunderstorms after 7 p.m. Sunday, with rainfall amounts possibly exceeding half an inch in localized areas.
Residents near I-435 and other low-lying roadways should be alert for ponding and slick pavement. Strong winds with gusts up to 34 mph may accompany these storms, creating travel hazards Sunday night into early Monday.
Monday’s high jumps to 84°F with continued storm activity, including a potential for additional afternoon thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Another round of heavy rain and storms is expected Monday night, with a 90% chance of precipitation. The wet pattern continues into Tuesday, though rain chances begin tapering to 60%.
5-Day Kansas City Outlook:
- Saturday (May 17): Sunny, high near 78°F
- Sunday: 60% chance of showers, storms likely late, high 81°F
- Monday: Storms and showers, high 84°F
- Tuesday: Storms likely early, high 70°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 68°F
