Rain, falling temperatures, frost likely as cold front passes through Kansas City
Get those jackets handy Kansas City, because temperatures are about to take a tumble as a cold front moves through the metro on Friday, said FOX4 meteorologist Karli Ritter.
The cold front will provide a stark difference in temperatures when compared to Thursday, which is expected to see highs climb about 10 degrees above normal.
“Despite the extra clouds, despite the chance for some off-and-on showers especially through lunch, we are still going to hit 70 degrees this afternoon and it is going to be very windy once again today,” said Ritter, who provides weather updates to The Star.
The cold front arrives on Friday, bringing the chance for more rain.
“It is going to be a lot different from a number standpoint with falling temperatures early Friday morning,” Ritter said. “We will likely start out in the upper 40s close to midnight and fall into the lower 40s and stay there most of the day on Friday with wind chills in the 30s.”
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By Saturday morning, frost will be likely cross the metro area with a light freeze possible for some spots as morning temperatures dip down close to freezing, she said.
Temperatures will rebound quickly on Saturday, with highs climbing into the 50s. Highs will reach the upper 60s on Sunday and then the mid- to upper 70s through Wednesday of next week.
Gusty winds, maybe scattered lightning expected
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill said in its forecast guidance for temporary structures, including tents, said breezy southerly winds are expected late morning and early afternoon Thursday. Gusts of up to 25 to 35 mph are possible.
While a few rumbles of thunder may be possible around noon, no severe weather is expected.
Meanwhile, isolated to scattered lightning is expected during the day Friday.
People who are using tents, including those used for medical purposes for the COVID-19 disease, should check to make sure they are set up and anchored according to manufacturer recommendations. Tents have a variety of wind ratings depending on design, materials used and how they were set up, the weather service said.
Also, tents offer “no protection from lightning and should be evacuated in advance of, during, and 30 minutes after thunderstorms,” the weather service said.
This story was originally published April 2, 2020 at 7:52 AM.
