Powerful spring storm system targets parts of U.S. Will Kansas City see severe weather?
Although the first day of spring is still more than a week away, the weather this week will make it feel as if it has already arrived.
A day after temperatures soared to 77 degrees, the Kansas City area will be slightly cooler on Tuesday but still well above average, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday’s temperatures will be in the low 70s, well above the metro’s average high of 53 degrees for this time of year.
“Winds today will not be as gusty as Monday, therefore, fire weather-related concerns are not as high as they were yesterday,” the weather service said. “Fuels are still dry, though, so there is still some limited fire weather risks for this afternoon.”
The weather service said that above-normal temperatures are expected through Friday, with temperatures in the mid- to upper 70s.
Intense spring storm system sprints across central, eastern U.S.
The weather service’s Storm Prediction Center said an intense spring storm system is expected to deliver a multi-day severe weather event to parts of the central and eastern U.S. beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend.
All severe thunderstorm hazards are expected, including widespread damaging winds, tornadoes —some of which may be strong — and large hail, the Storm Prediction Center said.
For the Kansas City area, the weather turns active with gusty winds on Friday, the weather service said.
“Rain showers are expected Friday, and there is potential for severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening,” the weather service said.
The threat of thunderstorms and severe weather in the metro area remains conditional on how much moisture is in the air.
“If the dry air wins out, we may just end up with strong winds and a few light showers or sprinkles,” the weather service said.
If thunderstorms develop, Kansas City could experience severe weather, but the greater threat is east U.S. 63 in central Missouri and into the Ohio River Valley, according to the weather service.
This story was originally published March 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM.
