Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 13 Oct 5:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kansas City MO

Flood Watch October 13, 07:00pm until October 14, 10:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until October 13, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until October 13, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 65 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kansas City MO
 39.08°N 94.57°W (Elev. 994 ft)
6:06 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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