Pop-up thunderstorms, torrential rain possible in Kansas City area. Here’s when
The Kansas City metro’s run of unusually hot weather will stretch into another day on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to climb to around 93 degrees with heat index values reaching near 100 degrees. Dew point values will be in the low 70s, which will make the heat feel oppressive due to a high level of moisture in the air.
The metro’s temperature this time of year is typically around 86 degrees. The metro’s run of consecutive days of 90-degree weather reached five when temperatures maxed out at 92 degrees on Tuesday. The streak is expected to continue into the weekend.
There is a chance for isolated, scattered pop-up showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Wednesday, primarily east of Interstate 35, the weather service said. The storms are not expected to be severe.
“A strong storm or two could produce brief, heavy downpours or gusty winds,” the weather service said.
Chance of severe weather in Kansas City’s forecast
Most of the day will be dry on Thursday, as temperatures are expected to rise to around 93 degrees, with heat index values approaching 100 degrees. Dew point values will remain around 70 degrees.
A cold front approaching the area will bring a higher chance for marginally severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening, the weather service said.
Damaging winds and heavy rainfall, which may cause localized flooding, are the primary threats, the weather service said.
Rain chances uncertain for the weekend
The weather will remain hot and humid through the weekend, with temperatures in the low 90s and heat index values possibly reaching the low 100s, according to the weather service. Dew point values are expected to be in the low 70s.
The chance of rain remains in the forecast for the end of the workweek and into the weekend, but there is low confidence that the rain will happen, the weather service said. An area of high pressure over the southeast U.S. will likely keep the weather hot and humid.
Forecast models are hinting at the possibility of cooler temperatures early next week as a cold front pushes through the area, the weather service said. Temperatures on Monday and Tuesday are expected to be closer to normal.
The break from the hot and humid weather might be short-lived as a ridge, or area of high pressure, is expected to approach the area by the middle of next week.
This story was originally published June 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM.
