Showers, thunderstorms likely in Kansas City area; much colder weather coming for holidays
A cloudy and drizzly day in the Kansas City area on Monday will set the stage for overnight rain showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.
Periods of drizzle are likely throughout the day over eastern Kansas and Missouri. Areas not seeing the precipitation will be under cloudy skies, the weather service said. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 30s and mid-40s.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop overnight Monday and continue into Tuesday. Severe weather is not expected, but wind gust could be strong, up to 40 mph.
Most of the Kansas City area will see rainfall totals ranging between a half to one inch, with some areas could possibly see higher amounts.
Much colder weather conditions are on their way. Below normal temperatures are expected to arrive late this week and continue through the holidays, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Typically, Kansas City temperatures are around 40 degrees during the day this time of year, with overnight temperatures falling to around 22 degrees.
Conditions later this week will be around 30 degrees during the day and the mid-teens at night. Wind chill values are expected to be between -5 degrees and 10 degrees, according to the weather service.
During the cold snap, temperatures are expected to hover in the mid- to upper 20s during the day and the low teens at night.
The weather service indicated that they do not expect a prolonged bitter cold snap that lasts days or weeks.
“There may be some days/nights of warmer temperatures, but the overall temperatures trend will be cooler than normal,” the weather service said.
The weather service urged people to prepare for the cold weather by digging out their winter clothes out of the closet and making sure they have an emergency kit ready. The weather service also urged people to check on the elderly and vulnerable neighbors to make sure they are prepared also.
This story was originally published December 12, 2022 at 7:33 AM.
