It will be hot, humid day in Kansas City. Then showers and thunderstorms will roll in
Summer isn’t over yet in Kansas City and weather conditions on Monday will serve as a reminder.
Hot and muggy weather will prevail across the metro area as temperatures are expected to soar in to the mid-90s. The humidity, however, will make it feel hotter — closer to the low 100s, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.
Normal temperatures for this time of year are around 85 degrees.
It has been a hot August in Kansas City as temperatures twice have climbed to 100 degrees. The average max temperature so far this month is just shy of 90 degrees. The normal average is 87.4 degrees, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Regional Climate Centers.
A relief from the extreme heat is coming later Monday. A cold front is expected to roll through the area, likely producing scattered showers and thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening along a line stretching from Topeka to Kirksville.
A few of the storms could be strong to severe with straight-line wind gusts up to 60 mph possible. The stronger storms could also produce hail the size of quarters, according to the weather service.
The threat of severe weather is expected to wain after sunset, the weather service said.
After storms move out of the area, seasonal temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s along with dry conditions are expected for the remainder of the week.
This story was originally published August 29, 2022 at 10:50 AM.
