Kansas City, Missouri, October 17, 2025

News Summary

Kansas City is currently enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures but is bracing for a cold front bringing rain and potential thunderstorms. Thursday’s highs reach 84 degrees, but Friday sees an 80% chance of rain and gusty winds. The weekend will follow with a drop to around 66 degrees on Sunday. Residents are advised to prepare for impactful weather changes, including possible severe storms by next week.

Kansas City Weather Update: Warm Temperatures to Transition to Stormy Conditions and Cooler Fall Weather

Kansas City is currently experiencing unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures soaring to around 84 degrees on Thursday, which is 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. Wind gusts on Thursday are expected to reach up to 21 miles per hour as residents enjoy this atypical warmth.

However, a significant weather change is anticipated on Friday, when a cold front will move into the area, bringing an 80% chance of rain, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Early rainfall predictions suggest that Kansas City could receive between a quarter and half inch of rain. Additionally, Friday may experience potential thunderstorms that could generate gusty winds up to 60 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail.

Despite the impending changes, Saturday’s high temperature is expected to reach around 79 degrees as the warm conditions continue for one last day. However, temperatures will take a noticeable dip starting next week, beginning with a sunny Sunday, which should see a high near 66 degrees. Sunday night, temperatures are likely to drop to around 52 degrees.

On Monday, high temperatures will rebound slightly to about 76 degrees before a significant shift into fall-like weather throughout the rest of the week. A few spotty showers may linger through Tuesday, particularly south of Interstate 70, with light sprinkles possible Tuesday morning. Conditions are expected to dry out by midweek, leading to mild and pleasant afternoons forecast through Thursday.

By Friday of next week, however, rain and isolated thunderstorms may return due to another weather system moving in. The First Alert Weather Team has designated Friday as an Impact Day, anticipating potential severe storms that could develop in Kansas City between 4-6 p.m., with the likelihood of severe storms peaking between 7-11 p.m.

For Friday, the high temperature is expected to remain in the 80s before cooling down to the mid-70s by Saturday. Sunday morning may bring temperatures down to the mid-40s, although this will climb to the mid-60s later in the day. Rain is expected to clear by Saturday afternoon, paving the way for cooler weather in the days ahead.

Weather Summary

• Thursday: High of 84 degrees, winds gusting up to 21 mph.
• Friday: Cold front arrives, 80% chance of rain, thunderstorms possible, high remains in the 80s.
• Saturday: High near 79 degrees, clearing conditions.
• Sunday: High near 66 degrees, temperatures drop to around 52 degrees at night.
• Next Week: Mild temperatures early in the week, potential rain and thunderstorms return by Friday.

Severe Weather Impact

The First Alert Weather Team’s designation of Friday as an Impact Day emphasizes the need for residents to stay vigilant regarding potential severe weather across the Kansas City area. This includes thunderstorms capable of strong winds and hail.

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Additional Resources

• KMBC: Kansas City Weather Forecast
• Wikipedia: Weather forecasting
• KSHB: A Change in the Weather
• KMBC: Strong Storms Impact
• Kansas City Star: Weather News

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