KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A crisp, still dawn settles over the metro this Wednesday, with a faint chill clinging to car windshields and low fog over the Missouri River. It’s calm now — but the region is in a brief pause before late-week storms and another cool-down shift the mood toward true fall.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, sunshine will dominate today and Thursday with highs climbing into the upper 60s. Winds remain light and variable, giving residents a rare window for outdoor cleanup or late-season yard work before the weather turns again. Conditions stay dry through Thursday morning, though increasing clouds and a southerly breeze will hint at what’s coming next.
By Thursday night, the first round of scattered showers could brush across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. The best chance for measurable rain arrives Friday, when a strong system from the Plains brings widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms across the I-70 corridor. Gusts may top 20 mph at times, especially west of downtown Kansas City.
Travelers should anticipate wet pavement and reduced visibility for Friday commutes, particularly from Olathe to Independence. Most storms are expected to stay below severe limits, though brief downpours could slow midday traffic.
After the front passes, skies clear for Saturday, bringing highs in the lower 60s and a refreshing, dry breeze — a perfect setup for weekend festivals or football. Sunday looks mostly cloudy but mild, with highs near 64 before another cool push early next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, MO:
Wed: 69/43 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Thu: 67/49 – Increasing clouds late; breezy.
Fri: 57/52 – Rain and thunder possible; cooler.
Sat: 61/52 – Mostly sunny; crisp air.
Sun: 64/52 – Mostly cloudy; mild breeze.
