Sunny skies give way to storm chances for the Kansas City forecast

Sunny and dry conditions are expected today in Kansas City, with a little more warmth than yesterday. Wednesday’s forecast calls for another hot summer day, with a high near 92 and a heat index around 95…

Illustration of sunny weather turning to incoming storm clouds over a city, with people preparing indoors and heat discomfort shown visually.

Sunny and dry conditions are expected today in Kansas City, with a little more warmth than yesterday. Wednesday’s forecast calls for another hot summer day, with a high near 92 and a heat index around 95. Winds are expected from the south at about 5 to 10 mph.

After today, weather becomes more unsettled. Thursday is forecast to bring likely strong morning storms, followed by possible afternoon storms. Temperatures are expected to range from about 74 to 91, with a heat index near 99.

Storm chances continue into the weekend. Friday has a chance of showers and storms mainly south of the metro, with a 72 to 87 range. Saturday also includes a chance of afternoon showers and storms near the stadium, though model guidance differs on timing and placement. Sunday is expected to have a lower rain chance, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 71 to 89.