Hot, humid lingers in Kansas City. Will showers, thunderstorms reach the metro?
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- Persistent heat and humidity continue across Kansas City through the weekend.
- Scattered showers and storms mainly target areas south of Interstate 70.
- Temperatures near 90 and high dew points may trigger midweek heat index spikes.
Hot and humid weather is expected to persist in the Kansas City area on Thursday, and although there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms, not everyone will experience rain, according to the National Weather Service.
A weather system was moving from Oklahoma and Texas towards Missouri, bringing rain across northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
The rain is expected to migrate northward in the morning, with only minor accumulations for areas generally south of Interstate 70, the weather service said.
Another cluster of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop early in the afternoon. Still, areas along and south of a line from Butler to Boonville have the best chances of storms. Rain is expected to be light, although some areas could see a quick .5 to 1 inch of rain.
Temperatures are expected to be around 80 degrees, slightly cooler than Wednesday, when the temperature reached 88 degrees. The metro typically experiences temperatures around 83 degrees this time of year.
The dew point is expected to be in the low to mid-60s on Thursday, making it feel sticky and muggy.
A few isolated showers and storms are expected in central Missouri on Friday. Still, most areas are expected to remain dry, according to the weather forecast. Temperatures are expected to be in the lower to mid-80s, with dew points in the mid to upper 60s. Dew points above 65 degrees make the heat feel oppressive due to a high level of moisture in the air.
Heat, humidity in Kansas City’s weekend forecast
The hot and humid weather is expected to persist this weekend, extending into early next week, the weather service said.
Temperatures are expected to be around 89 degrees on Saturday, 88 degrees on Sunday and 89 degrees on Monday. Dew point values will be around 70 degrees, with heat index values climbing into the low 90s.
The metro has yet to experience its first 90-degree day, and is living on borrowed time as the first 90-degree day typically occurs on May 27.
While the weather will likely be dry, there is a chance of some pop-up showers and thunderstorms on Sunday.
The hot and humid weather is expected to continue into next week, with temperatures climbing above 90 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Isolated pop-up showers and thunderstorms will be possible.
The better chance for more organized storms comes Tuesday night into Wednesday.
This story was originally published June 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM.
