News Summary
Kansas City is bracing for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding as multiple rounds of storms are forecasted, primarily affecting areas north of Interstate 70. With recent heavy rainfall causing concern, local authorities urge residents to remain cautious. A flash flood warning has been issued for several counties as storms are expected to bring additional rain, strong winds, and conditions conducive to flash flooding. Residents can expect significant weather impacts throughout the day, which could also continue into the week with additional storms on the horizon.
Kansas City, MO – Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are expected in the Kansas City area on Tuesday, with multiple rounds of showers and storms predicted, primarily targeting regions north of Interstate 70. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for several counties, including Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Gentry, Nodaway, and Worth, effective until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Recent overnight storms in northern Missouri have brought between 2 to 5 inches of rain, and forecasts indicate an additional rainfall of 1 to 2.5 inches could occur throughout the day. As such, local authorities are urging residents to exercise caution, particularly in areas prone to flooding.
This weather alert is classified as a First Alert Weather Impact Day due to the anticipated heavy precipitation. The metro area is expected to experience showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m. with a chance of additional storms developing after noon. A low-end risk for severe weather is also anticipated, primarily in regions north of Interstate 70.
The first round of storms is projected to hit between 3 and 5 p.m., potentially bringing brief periods of heavy rain and strong winds. A second round of storms is likely to occur between 7 and 10 p.m., primarily affecting northern Missouri, particularly areas north of U.S. 36. Both rounds may bring strong winds and heavy rains, raising concerns for flash flooding.
Monitoring data shows that parts of Worth and Harrison counties have already received over 6 inches of rain. Flash flooding remains a concern throughout the morning, with expectations of another 1 to 2 inches of rain later in the day.
In addition to the storms, hot and humid conditions are forecast for the remainder of the week, with temperatures expected to range from the low to mid-90s. Overnight lows will hover in the upper 70s. Showers and thunderstorms are predicted again on Wednesday afternoon, especially near the Ozarks in southern Missouri.
As rain chances persist into Friday and throughout the weekend, there is uncertainty about the volume of precipitation. The heat index is anticipated to remain in the 90s and could reach the low triple digits from Friday into the weekend.
Afternoon temperatures on Tuesday are expected to stay below 90 degrees due to the cloud cover, but elevated humidity levels will raise the “feel-like” temperature to the mid-to-upper 90s. Dew points are forecasted to remain high, contributing to muggy conditions.
Thunderstorms may return Tuesday night around 10 p.m., continuing the trend of storm activities and increasing weather impacts. Following the storms, clouds are expected to dominate the night sky, leading to overnight lows of around the mid-70s.
Looking ahead, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures in the low to mid-90s. However, additional storms are a possibility from late Thursday into Friday, with lesser odds for rainfall during the weekend. Highs during the weekend are projected to remain in the low 90s, with overnight lows expected in the lower 70s.
In a broader context, cooler, less humid air is forecast to arrive in the following week, setting high temperatures in the mid and upper 80s with lows in the mid-60s. However, higher humidity levels are anticipated around the Fourth of July weekend, suggesting that it may feel warmer during holiday celebrations.
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Additional Resources
- KMBC: Northern Missouri Flooding & Thunderstorms
- Wikipedia: Weather
- KMBC: Scattered Storms & Heat
- Google Search: Severe Thunderstorms Kansas City
- Kansas City Star: Weather Update
- Google Scholar: Flash Flood
- Kansas City Star: Weather Impact Day
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thunderstorm
- KMBC: Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms
- Google News: Kansas City Weather
