Summer-like heat, humidity move into Kansas City. When are storms possible?
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- Kansas City enters warmer pattern midweek, with highs reaching near 90 degrees.
- Dew points rise into 60s by Wednesday, raising heat and humidity levels.
- Storm chances increase Thursday through weekend with 20–40% rain likelihood.
Summer-like heat and humidity will settle in the Kansas City area this week, with Monday being the coolest day, according to the National Weather Service.
“Cooler than normal temperatures today with breezy northwesterly winds,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
Temperatures are expected to be around 79 degrees on Monday. Kansas City typically sees temperatures around 83 degrees this time of year.
Northwesterly winds are expected to bring some smoke on Monday.
Winds are expected to die down by this evening, yielding another pleasant evening and night, with temperatures dipping into the mid- to upper 50s, the weather service said. Normal overnight temperatures are typically in the low 60s this time of year.
Hot, humid weather arrives mid-week
“Warmer temperatures return tomorrow (mid-80s), but low humidity will keep conditions relatively comfortable,” the weather service said.
Temperatures will climb back into the mid-80s, but dew points should remain in the mid-50s.
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.
“Warm/hot and humid conditions arrive by Wednesday and continue into the weekend,” the weather service said.
Temperatures in the metro are expected to reach around 90 degrees on Wednesday. Southerly winds are expected to help dew points climb in the mid-60s.
Shower, storm chances return in Kansas City’s forecast
The dry conditions will be short-lived as unsettled weather with multiple chances for rain returns on Thursday and continues into the weekend.
An area of low pressure is expected to develop over the southern Plains and remain stagnant. A low-pressure system is expected to form and move to the Ozarks by Saturday, also contributing to the storm conditions.
There is a slight chance, 20-40%, of precipitation occurring every 6 hours from Thursday morning through Sunday.
Temperatures will remain warm, primarily in the mid-80s, with dew points in the mid- to upper 60s.
The details of when and where showers and storms are most likely to occur are yet to be determined and should become clearer in the coming days.
This story was originally published June 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM.
