Late-week rain heads for Kansas City. Will Memorial Day weekend stay dry?
Quiet, cooler-than-normal weather holds on Wednesday, but a weather system approaching from the West will pull in more humid air and bring the next chance for rain to the Kansas City area later this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunny skies are expected Wednesday with temperatures reaching around 66 degrees, which is 10 degrees below the metro’s normal of 76 degrees typical for this time of year.
River flooding is continuing across the region from the recent storms, the weather service said.
The chance of storms returns on Thursday, and while rain is not out of the question early in the day, dry air aloft will limit rain potential for several hours, the weather service said.
Southerly winds will increase Thursday afternoon and evening, bringing more humid air into the area. A small weather disturbance could spark showers and storms, with the best chance for moderate to heavy rain Thursday night into Friday morning.
The Weather Prediction Center, part of the National Weather Service, has issued a slight risk of excessive rainfall for the Kansas City area. With the ground already saturated from recent storms, localized flash flooding could be a concern.
Rain chances are expected to drop during the day on Friday, but a stray evening storm can’t be ruled out.
Cooler weather is expected to continue through Friday, remaining in the low to mid-60s. However, warmer weather is anticipated for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-70s to lower 80s.
Rain chances stay low into the weekend (about 20-30%), but another disturbance could bring scattered showers or storms Saturday afternoon, making it “a day to keep an eye on, but nothing to write home about for now,” the weather service said.
