Muggy, warmer weather in Kansas City. Will rain threaten weekend plans?
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- Kansas City faces rising temperatures near 90°F and muggy air by next week.
- Dry weather dominates the weekend, with only scattered showers expected Saturday.
- Potential for strong to severe storms emerges Tuesday with a front moving in.
Summer-like weather is headed Kansas City’s way as temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.
More muggy weather is expected, as dew point levels are expected to climb into the mid- to upper 60s by early next week.
The welcomed drier weather kicks off on Friday, as sunny skies will allow temperatures to climb to near 78 degrees, which is close to average for this time of year. Temperatures have been cooler than usual for more than a week.
There is a possibility of patchy smoke and haze on Friday across north-central and northeastern Missouri, as well as into central Missouri.
“Satellite imagery from Thursday, prior to sunset, showed this expansive area of smoke sinking south from the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest,” the weather service said.
Above-average temperatures in KC’s forecast
Very warm weather is expected for the weekend and into the first half of next week.
Temperatures over the weekend are expected to climb in the mid- to upper 80s. Some areas could reach 90 degrees.
Except for a wrinkle on Saturday, dry weather is expected to prevail across the metro for the weekend.
There is a chance for isolated to scattered showers and storms on Saturday afternoon and evening, but severe weather is not expected.
Higher dew point levels are also expected, reaching the mid-to upper 60s. The higher the dew point, the greater the amount of moisture in the air, which affects how comfortable it feels outside.
Generally, during the summer months, dew points of 55 degrees or lower indicate a dry and comfortable feel. With dew points between 55 and 65 degrees, it will become sticky and muggy, according to the weather service. Dew points above 65 degrees indicate a high level of moisture in the air, making the heat oppressive.
Strong to severe storms possible next week
“Focus then shifts to Tuesday and the potential for strong to severe storms,” the weather service said.
A small weather disturbance in the atmosphere is expected to move east from the Rockies into the central Plains on Tuesday, moving and pushing a front southward into eastern Kansas and Missouri.
With the front moving into the area, there is a possibility of strong to severe storms. Currently, areas west of the Kansas City metro area have a higher probability of experiencing severe weather.
“At the very least, there`s a good potential for seeing some precipitation,” the weather service said.
This story was originally published May 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM.
