WEATHER BLOG: April showers bring... chances for thunderstorms to our area soon
April showers bring...
There is a slim chance of a few showers late this afternoon and evening in Kansas City, with a greater chance southeast of the metro across central Missouri. Rainfall amounts will only amount to about 0.1 to 0.15 of an inch.
Looking ahead to the weekend, strong south winds will blow very warm and moist air northward across Kansas and Missouri. Highs will climb into the lower and upper 80s on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, providing a definitive summer feeling.
The above-normal temperatures and increasing moisture profiles ahead of an approaching area of low pressure will set the stage for thunderstorms Monday through Wednesday.
A broad area of favorable ingredients for severe thunderstorms will likely be in place across parts of the Plains and Midwest on Monday.
The greatest chance for severe weather is across Oklahoma, with a lower chance for Kansas City, but that could change with future updates.
Please monitor the forecast closely leading up to Monday, as the First Alert Weather Team provides the latest updates to the severe weather risk.