Kansas City, MO – Missourians can expect a warm and quiet weekend as above-normal temperatures spread across the state, with no hazardous weather in the forecast.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, high temperatures will climb steadily through Sunday, with most cities reaching the upper 70s to low 80s. Kansas City, Chillicothe, and Sedalia are forecast to hit 82°F on Sunday, significantly above average for mid-April.
While the weather remains dry and mild through Saturday, a few scattered radar returns were observed over northwest Missouri early Thursday afternoon. These may bring light rain or isolated rumbles of thunder to the area, but the overall risk remains minimal. The next slight chance for precipitation—below 25%—is expected late Sunday into early Monday morning.
Cities such as Maryville, Moberly, and St. Joseph will also enjoy above-normal highs ranging from the upper 60s Friday to the low 80s by Sunday. Residents should stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
Although no major systems are on the horizon, the National Weather Service encourages checking updates regularly in case rain chances increase heading into the new workweek.