Kansas City, Missouri – Strong to severe spring storms could impact travel, power, and safety across western Missouri starting Friday morning and continuing through Monday night. Commuters along I-70 and I-35 should prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and isolated hail events beginning Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, multiple rounds of thunderstorms will move across the region, especially impacting the Kansas City metro and surrounding counties including Jackson, Clay, and Johnson. The first wave arrives Friday, with storm activity building again Sunday and Monday. Some storms may bring damaging wind gusts over 40 mph and hail over one inch in diameter.
On Friday, thunderstorms may develop before 10 a.m., with a second round possible later in the afternoon. Expect gusts as high as 18 mph, especially near open roadways. Saturday offers a brief reprieve with partly sunny skies and highs near 66°F, but storm chances increase again by Sunday afternoon. Monday evening holds the highest risk for stronger storms extending into Monday night.
Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook (Kansas City, MO):
- Friday: Thunderstorms before 10 a.m.; highs near 70°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny; highs around 66°F
- Sunday: Chance of showers; highs near 74°F
- Monday: Chance of storms, increasing Monday night; highs near 73°F
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely overnight; partly sunny and breezy
