Storms bring heavy rains, strong winds to Kansas City. Brief tornado, hail also possible
Grab that rain gear, as it will be a wet day in Kansas City as a powerful storm system impacts the area on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain showers and a few thunderstorms will sweep through the Kansas City region, bringing one to two inches of rain across a widespread area.
Folks should expect the rain to linger throughout the day, with wind gusts building up to 45 mph late in the morning and continuing through the evening.
A wind advisory has been issued for Kansas City and surrounding areas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tornado risk is low, but not 0%
A line of showers and thunderstorms could develop along a cold front as it passes through the area.
“There is a period this afternoon where strong to severe storms are possible,” the weather service said. “While the overall risk is relatively low it is still important to remain weather aware.”
The stronger storms will occur between 1 and 6 p.m. The weather service said areas south of St. Joseph, including the Kansas City metro area, are at greater risk of seeing them.
The most likely threat from the severe storms will be damaging wind gusts.
“But a brief tornado and hail are also possible,” the weather service said.
Pooling and ponding of water is also possible, but the overall flooding risk is low.
The temperature will be in the mid-60s, which is well above average. Typically, Kansas City sees temperatures in the low 50s this time of year.
Coldest weather of the season
As the cold front exits the area late Monday, drier and colder weather will move in behind it, the weather service said.
Despite sunny skies, daytime temperatures will be closer to average on Tuesday, climbing to the mid-50s, before tumbling to the upper 40s on Wednesday and the mid-40s on Thursday.
Overnight temperatures will be much colder this week.
“Overnight lows (temperatures) will fall into the 20s by Thursday morning and continue through the weekend,” the weather service said. “Friday and Saturday mornings will be the coldest with overnight lows ranging from the low 20s in northern Missouri to the upper 20s/near 30 degrees across the KC metro.”
