Record Watch: Kansas City’s in for springlike temperatures. Just how high could they go?
Kansas City could see record-breaking warmth Monday, with temperatures threatening to topple a record set in 1943 — more than 80 years ago, according to the National Weather Service.
“Record high temperatures are possible this (Monday) afternoon, with highs likely reaching the lower 70s across eastern Kansas and far western Missouri,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
In the metro, temperatures are expected to be around 71 degrees. The record for Feb. 9 is 72 degrees, set in 1943. Kansas City temperatures typically range from a high of 42 degrees to a low of 22 degrees this time of year.
The springlike weather has its drawbacks. Unusually warm temperatures, low humidity, and breezy southwesterly winds are expected to increase the risk of wildfires across the region, according to forecasters.
A cold front is expected to move through the region overnight, dropping temperatures by about 20 degrees on Tuesday. In the Kansas City metro, the afternoon high will be around 55 degrees.
The rest of the week and the weekend will stay cooler than Monday, but temperatures will still be above average for February.
The metro’s next chance for rain comes late in the week, beginning late Thursday into Friday, with chances ranging from 20% to 50%. The rain chances increase Friday night into Saturday, reaching up to 60%. There could be some heavy rain during this time, but it is still uncertain how much will fall, according to the weather service.
There is a small chance, roughly 10%, for some wintry precipitation across parts of the region on Saturday, although at this time little to no winter weather impacts are anticipated.
