Pop up thunderstorms likely again in KC area. When will pattern of stormy weather stop?
Another round of thunderstorms will be possible, along with some localized flooding, as scattered showers pop up again Thursday afternoon and evening across the Kansas City area, the National Weather Service said.
“Morning showers in northwest Missouri will give way to warm and dry conditions area-wide for most of the day,” the weather service said on Twitter. “Another round of showers and thunderstorms will be possible later this afternoon. Severe weather is not expected.”
However, there could be some areas of heavy rain from the stronger storms that develop, which could create hazardous driving conditions, including hydroplaning and reduced visibility, the weather service said.
Localized flooding will be possible, but widespread flooding is not likely, the weather service said. The chance for thunderstorms is around 50% in the Kansas City metro area.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s, approaching 90 degrees on Thursday. Normally, temperatures are in the low 80s this time of year in Kansas City.
The pattern of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms in the Kansas City area is expected to continue into the weekend, with a 47% chance on Friday and a 57% chance on Saturday. Periods of heavy rain and some minor flooding will also be possible, according to the weather service.
The chances of showers and thunderstorms taper off on Sunday, falling to around 25%. The Kansas City area should be able to break away from the stormy weather pattern by late in the weekend, according to the weather service.
Temperatures this weekend, however, will be summer-like, climbing to around 90 degrees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The start of next week is expected to be sunny with temperatures continuing to hover around 90 degrees on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
For the extended outlook, near normal temperatures are expected through mid-June. There is no clear signal as to whether there will be above or below average precipitation during that period.
“It is unlikely we will see any appreciable drought relief through at least mid-June,” the weather service said.
