Rain, storms expected in Kansas City area. Where will stronger storms strike?
More rain is expected in the Kansas City area on Wednesday as isolated showers and thunderstorms persist throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.
Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms were moving along and south of Interstate 70 east of Kansas City early Wednesday, where areas like Butler and Sedalia had over a 95% chance of rain, the weather service said.
Meanwhile, the metro’s rain chances were around 25% through mid-morning.
As the day progresses, however, more showers and storms are expected to develop, increasing Kansas City’s rain chances to 54% between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The weather service said that some of the storms may be strong or marginally severe in the afternoon and evening, mainly east of a line from Harrisonville to Kirksville. The primary threat will be gusty winds and hail.
More chances of rain in Kansas City’s forecast
There will be additional chances for showers and storms on Thursday, but the risk of severe weather remains low, the weather service said.
The chance for rain is expected to decrease as the weather system moves east of the area by Thursday evening.
A clipper-like system will bring another quick shot of showers, and possibly some storms, to the area on Friday, the weather service said. The threat of severe weather is low.
Some small hail, however, could fall out of any storms that do develop, the weather service said.
“Then for the weekend, drier conditions are expected with seasonal temperatures,” the weather service said.
Kansas City’s temperatures typically are around 70 degrees this time of year.
This story was originally published April 30, 2025 at 7:51 AM.
