KC’s comfy stretch is here. Storm chances return late week. Time to turn on AC?
Cooler, drier air moves into the Kansas City area Tuesday, offering a break from humidity, but muggier weather and the first taste of summer heat are not far behind.
Temperatures on Tuesday should top out around 82 degrees under partly sunny skies, which is near the normal of 81 degrees for this time of year in Kansas City. It will also be noticeably less humid.
There are showers and thunderstorms nearby in Nebraska and Kansas, but that storm activity is expected to stay out of the Kansas City area. Some of the southern counties in the forecast area could see extra clouds and maybe a brief shower, the National Weather Service said.
“Quiet and comfortable conditions, generally a repeat of (Tuesday), continue through Wednesday,” the weather service said. “The most notable difference may be the gradual return of southern winds through the day.”
Temperatures on Wednesday will be around 82 degrees.
Warm air and humidity are expected to move back in on Thursday, with temperatures climbing into the mid- to upper 80s and dew points, a measure of moisture in the air, rising into the lower 60s.
Generally, during the summer months, dew points of 55 degrees or lower indicate a dry and comfortable feel. With dew points between 55 and 65 degrees, it will become sticky and muggy, according to the weather service. Dew points above 65 degrees indicate a high level of moisture in the air, making the heat oppressive.
Rain and thunderstorm chances return as early as Thursday night in eastern Kansas and western Missouri, and then spread across the region. The weather service said on-and-off rounds of showers and storms are expected through the weekend.
Temperatures are expected to be in the mid- to upper 80s through the weekend, but could be warmer or cooler depending on the timing and duration of the rains.
Hazardous heat will be possible next week. Long-range weather models and forecast tools show the potential for heat to build into the area next week, the weather service said. Above normal temperatures are anticipated with a slight chance for excessive heat.
