Election Day weather: What voters can expect at the polls in Kansas City
Voters in Kansas and Missouri can expect a dry, warm, and windy day as they head to the polls for local and special elections on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-70s under sunny skies — well above the metro’s average temperature of 59 degrees, which is typical for early November.
Widespread wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts greater than 40 mph possible in some areas south of Interstate 70 and west of Sedalia, in the southwestern corner of the Kansas City forecast area, the weather service said.
There is a slightly elevated fire weather concern, as the wind will combine with dry weather, but the risk will not be high enough to trigger a special warning for wildfires.
“Even still, any burning should still be carefully monitored,” the weather service said.
A dry cold front is expected to move through on Wednesday, with winds switching to a more northerly direction on the backside of the front. Temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, reaching the mid-60s under sunny skies.
Temperatures are expected to rebound on Thursday, climbing to around 70 degrees.
The weather service said attention then shifts to late Thursday into early Friday when an approaching cold front brings the chance for light showers primarily for areas east of Interstate 35.
Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 60s on Friday and Saturday.
“Going into the first half of next week, expect roller coaster temperatures (fluctuating below and above seasonal averages) as the pattern trends more active with passing systems,” the weather service said.
Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 48 degrees on both Sunday and Monday.
