Storms, thunderstorms to roll into Kansas City bringing widespread rain
Waves of rain will sweep across the Kansas City area as thunderstorms move into the metro mid-day Wednesday, according to FOX4 meteorologist Karli Ritter.
“Later on today we are going to be talking about the potential for some rain and even a few thunderstorms to roll in as our temperatures top out in the middle part of the day somewhere in the mid-60s,” said Ritter, who provides weather updates to The Star.
“As we go through the afternoon, rain showers will become more widespread and we will see our numbers falling,” she said.
The rain is expected to arrive in the metro area around lunchtime, with waves of off-and-on rain possible into early evening, she said.
The rains will move out of the area, leaving Thursday with partly sunny skies and temperatures back into the 70s.
“We will introduce another round of rain and thunderstorms on Friday,” Ritter said. “And then the weekend looks drier and we will start warming back up.”
Highs on Friday will be in the mid-60s, which is just a few degrees below the typical high of 68 degrees for this time of year in Kansas City.
Highs will be in the lower to middle 60s on Saturday and Sunday before climbing into the 70s for the start of the work week.
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The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill said the greatest chance for rain on Wednesday will be along and south of Interstate 70. Another round of showers and storms is expected Thursday night into Friday.
No severe weather is expected with the storms, the weather service said.
In its forecast guidance for those using temporary outdoor structures, including tents for medical purposes, the weather service said Wednesday’s showers are expected to have a few rumbles of thunder. There will also be breezy winds with gusts near 20 mph from the south-southwest throughout the day.
Tents “offer no protection from lightning and should be evacuated in advance of, during, and 30 minutes after thunderstorms,” the weather service said.
People should also know the wind rating of their tents and check to make sure they are set up and anchored according to manufacturer recommendations, the weather service said.
