Widespread rain, thunderstorms possible in KC; near 90-degree weather likely this weekend
Widespread rain showers and thunderstorms will likely swing through the Kansas City area Thursday, but severe weather is not expected in the metro, according to the National Weather Service.
While there is a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms earlier in the day, the best chances for rain will be Thursday evening and overnight into Friday, the weather service said. The rain will gradually come to an end on Friday.
Areas south of Interstate 70 and into the Ozarks will likely see the greatest rainfall totals. In the Kansas City area, less than a half of an inch of rain is expected through Friday.
Temperatures on Thursday will be in the mid-70s. The weekend, however, is looking to be unseasonably hot as temperatures are expected to climb to near 90 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. Typically this time of year in Kansas City, temperatures are in the low 70s.
There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms across northwest into north-central Missouri on Saturday afternoon. One or two of the storms may be strong with the ability to produce severe hail and wind.
