Umbrellas up, Kansas City: Multiple rounds of rain, thunderstorms ahead
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- South winds gusting 30–40 mph push temperatures into the low‑ to mid‑70s.
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Thursday night into weekend.
- Consecutive rain days could raise river and areal flooding concerns into next week.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. A few showers could pop up Wednesday night, but the better chance for thunderstorms arrives Thursday night, kicking off a wetter stretch that could last into next week.
It will be a warm and windy Wednesday, with winds out of the south gusting to 30-40 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion. This will drive temperatures into the low to mid-70s.
In the metro, temperatures are expected to climb to around 74 degrees, about 10 degrees above the average of 64 degrees that is typical for early April.
A weak cold front is expected to move into the area overnight, bringing the possibility of a few showers and isolated thunderstorms. Areas across northeastern Kansas and northern Missouri will have the best chance for the storms.
The more active stretch is expected to ramp up Thursday night into Friday, when multiple rounds of showers and storms could move through the region late in the week into the weekend, the weather service said.
“A few strong storms are possible (Thursday) night, but the severe threat remains low,” the weather service said. “Consecutive days of rain could lead to river/areal flooding concerns.”
A few spotty showers could pop up along a stalled front across northern Missouri and northeast Kansas on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to climb to around 75 degrees.
The better chance for showers and thunderstorms will arrive Thursday night, the weather service said. A few of those storms could be strong, with small hail and gusty winds the main threats.
More showers and storms will be possible on Friday. The rain and cloud cover will keep the area cooler, with temperatures expected to be closer to normal.
Several more rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected this weekend. Temperatures will warm back to the low and mid-70s on Saturday and Sunday.
There is another chance for storms on Sunday into early next week. A few of these storms could be severe, but confidence is low that the severe weather will develop. Temperatures are expected to warm near 80 degrees on Monday, before dipping to the upper 60s on Tuesday.
