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Warmer than usual weather lingers in Kansas City. Here’s when thunderstorms are possible

Above-normal temperatures and dry weather are expected this week in Kansas City, according to the National Weather Service. The next chance of rain and thunderstorms return on Thursday. No severe weather is expected.
Above-normal temperatures and dry weather are expected this week in Kansas City, according to the National Weather Service. The next chance of rain and thunderstorms return on Thursday. No severe weather is expected. National Weather Service

Warmer than usual temperatures are expected in Kansas City this week as showers and thunderstorms hint at a possible return, according to the National Weather Service.

Dry weather is expected for the start of the workweek and temperatures will climb into the mid-60s on Monday. Kansas City typically sees a temperature of 59 degrees this time of year.

Temperatures will climb to around 70 degrees on Tuesday before dipping to 67 degrees on Wednesday. The rest of the workweek will be warmer with temps in the mid-70s.

Showers, thunderstorms in Kansas City’s forecast

Chances for showers and thunderstorms return Thursday, with the weather service saying the threat of severe weather is low.

There is a 30-40% chance of a trace of rainfall, increasing to 40-50% early Friday morning.

Rain chances return this weekend.

“It appears the better chance of rain will be on Sunday,” the weather service said.

Temperatures will be in the mid-70s on Saturday, but a cool down beginning on Sunday will send temperatures back to seasonal averages for early next week.

This story was originally published March 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM.

Robert A. Cronkleton
The Kansas City Star
Robert A. Cronkleton is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering crime, courts, transportation, weather and climate. He’s been at The Star for 36 years. His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing. Support my work with a digital subscription
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