Kansas City, MO – A stretch of wet and windy spring weather threatens to disrupt daily routines across the Kansas City metro beginning Wednesday night and lasting through Sunday. Thunderstorms and wind gusts topping 24 mph are expected to create hazardous travel conditions and possible delays, particularly along I-35 and surrounding highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, the storm system will move into western Missouri late Wednesday. The first round of showers is forecast to begin after 1 p.m., with a higher chance of thunderstorms developing after 4 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts may reach a quarter of an inch, with heavier totals possible during thunderstorms.
Thursday will remain unsettled, with storms continuing through the day and breezy south winds gusting near 26 mph. Friday offers a brief reprieve with sunny skies and highs near 79°F, but the storm threat quickly returns. Showers and thunderstorms are again likely Saturday and Sunday, with a 50% chance of precipitation both days. Temperatures will hover in the upper 60s to mid-80s, typical for April in Missouri.
Safety Tip: Residents should secure outdoor furniture, avoid driving during heavy rain, and monitor forecasts for updates, especially if traveling during Easter weekend.
Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Kansas City:
- Wednesday: High 72°F, slight showers after 1 p.m., breezy
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely, high 84°F, gusts near 26 mph
- Friday: Sunny, high 79°F
- Saturday: 50% chance of storms, high 67°F
- Sunday: 50% chance of storms, high 87°F
