Storms, heavy rains in KC area forecast. Will your weekend plans be affected?
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- Scattered storms and downpours expected Friday, mainly southeast of I-35.
- Sunny, humid conditions return Saturday with highs reaching upper 80s.
- Storm chances increase early next week with possible heavy rain and flooding.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected Friday in the Kansas City area. While severe weather is not likely, isolated heavy downpours are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
A slow-moving weather system is moving along Interstate 44 in southern Missouri, bringing the chance of scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Areas that have the best opportunity for the downpours are south and east of Interstate 35.
The rain and cloudy weather will keep temperatures around 81 degrees, a few degrees below the average temperature of 84 degrees that is typical this time of year.
The weather system is expected to shift east of the area, allowing the area to dry out.
Dry start to weekend in Kansas City
Mostly sunny skies will allow temperatures to rebound into the upper 80s on Saturday, according to the weather service.
Dew point values, however, will be between the upper 60s and low 70s, which will make the heat feel oppressive due to a high level of moisture in the air.
Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms return Sunday, along with the possibility of heavy downpours, the weather service said. Severe weather is not expected.
Temperatures on Sunday are expected to climb back into the upper 80s.
Rainy, hot weather is forecast for metro
The unsettled weather is expected to continue into next week, according to the weather service.
On Monday, weather conditions may remain quiet, but some forecast models suggest the possibility of storms. There is a 25-35% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Strong to possibly severe storms and heavy rains are possible Monday night into Tuesday. The heavy rainfall could lead to flooding, the weather service said.
Temperatures are expected to be around 90 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.
Another round of strong to severe storms is possible Wednesday, the weather service said. Heavy rainfall is expected.
The metro’s first shot of hot weather is expected late next week into the weekend, the weather service said.
This story was originally published June 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM.
