Showers, thunderstorm likely this week in KC area. Here are days with best chances
Off-and-on rain showers and thunderstorms will be possible this week in the Kansas City area as temperatures remain above normal, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.
Not everyone will see the rain, as the storms are expected to be isolated to scattered in nature. While severe weather is not expected, some heavy downpours could be possible with the storms that do develop, according to the weather service.
To kick off the work week, the Kansas City area could see the storms develop in the afternoon and evening on Monday. The chance of storms is around 30%, according to the weather service. The strongest storms might produce gusty winds and small hail.
The best chances for rain this week, however, come Wednesday and Saturday. There’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday and 50% chance on Saturday.
Both Tuesday and Thursday are expected to be sunny or mostly sunny.
Unseasonably warm conditions will continue through the first half of the week, with temperatures in the upper 80s to 90 degrees. Near normal temperatures return for the second half of the week and hang around into the weekend. This time of year, temperatures typically are in the lower 80s.
The Mid-America Regional Council has issued an orange Air Quality Alert for Monday, saying an unhealthy level of ground-level ozone is expected in the Kansas City region.
Under an orange alert, active children and adults and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion, according to the agency.
The extended forecast is calling for near normal temperatures and rainfall during the seven-day period between June 12 and 18, according to the weather service.
This story was originally published June 5, 2023 at 7:45 AM.
