Sunshine, warm temps kick off Kansas City’s week; storms may return at week’s end

Some may recall a round bright thing that used to show up during the day.

It’s back. Get ready to soak in some sunshine.

Skies over Kansas City will be mostly sunny from Monday through Wednesday, with the highs gradually getting warmer each day. But grab as much sun as you can because the chance of rain and thunderstorms return Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service..

Monday’s highs will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s . On Tuesday, highs will be in the middle 70s to near 80 degrees. And on Wednesday, highs in will be in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

Showers and thunderstorms make their return later this week, with the best chances for rain coming on Thursday and Friday. At this time, the storms are not expected to be severe, but that could change as the storms approach later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

While there is a chance for rain on Saturday and Sunday, it’s more likely that most of the weekend will be dry. However, there is a possibility of a storm or two developing and moving through the area.

This story was originally published June 1, 2015 at 8:19 AM with the headline "Sunshine, warm temps kick off Kansas City’s week; storms may return at week’s end."