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Rain returns to the metro, with a cool, gray stretch and light totals. The most widespread showers arrive Saturday, with lingering chances Sunday and a few spotty showers again Monday.
Expect highs around the upper-50s to near 60°F and breezy easterly winds at times. Confidence is moderate that rainfall totals stay on the light side (generally less than 0.25 inches), but roads will be damp and slow.
Forecast snapshot for Kansas City:
| Day | Rain Chance | Temps (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 24 | Scattered light rain | 56 / 52 | Patchy drizzle, cool |
| Sat, Oct 25 | High chance (≈ 60%) | 58 / 51 | Cloudy, breezy ESE winds; total rainfall ~0.10–0.25″ |
| Sun, Oct 26 | Moderate chance (≈ 40%) | 58 / 51 | Gradual improvement in afternoon; still cloudy |
| Mon, Oct 27 | Low to moderate chance | Near 60 / ~50 | Another weak disturbance may produce late-day showers |
Why the rain? A slow, moisture-starved disturbance slides through the Plains, providing enough lift for intermittent showers but not a soaking storm. That means damp roads, splashy morning drives, and a cool, drizzly feel.
Bottom line for Kansas City:
Keep the umbrella for Saturday morning to early afternoon, plan for cooler temps and wet roads, and expect gradual improvement by late Sunday.
The Latest On Tropical Storm Melissa
While the Midwest deals with cool drizzle, the Caribbean is watching Tropical Storm Melissa, which is intensifying and is forecast to become a hurricane by Saturday and could reach major hurricane status by late weekend.
Hurricane watches are posted for Jamaica and the southwestern peninsula of Haiti, with tropical storm warnings also in effect.
The primary threat is dangerous, flooding rain leading to flash floods and landslides—with 5–10 inches of rain (locally higher) possible in parts of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.
Current highlights:
- Status: Tropical Storm, strengthening; hurricane likely by Saturday
- Watches/Warnings: Hurricane Watch for Jamaica and southwestern Haiti; Tropical Storm Warning same areas
- Primary hazards: Prolonged heavy rain, life-threatening flash flooding/landslides; tropical-storm to hurricane-force winds may be possible near the core
- U.S. Mainland impacts: No direct impacts expected based on current guidance
Kansas City connection:
Melissa’s track is a Caribbean event; no effects are expected in Kansas City. Our rain is from a separate Plains system.
Travel & Event Tips (Kansas City)
- Saturday morning: Allow extra time; showers likely. Best window for steady light rain.
- Outdoor sports/events: Prepare for cool, damp turf and low ceilings; winds ESE ~7–10 mph, gusts could reach the upper teens.
- Sunday afternoon: Improving—still cool, but better for errands and late-day outdoor plans.
Kansas City faces a chilly, drizzly spell with the wettest period Saturday morning to midday, followed by gradual improvement Sunday and spotty showers into Monday.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Melissa is the headline in the Caribbean, with watches and warnings in place and a strong signal for flooding rains and potential major hurricane-intensity by late weekend.
For Kansas City, Melissa will not be a factor—keep plans flexible on Saturday and look forward to slow, steady improvements after the weekend.