First Warn for morning rain, round 2 possible later today

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Storms slammed Kansas City early Thursday with heavy rain, hail, and high winds, and while conditions improve after 9 a.m., another isolated round of potentially severe storms could redevelop late this afternoon into the evening.

Thursday Morning:

• Heavy rain, hail, and high winds moved through Kansas City early this morning—that was the heaviest of it
• Scattered rain around for parts of the commute that may cause minor delays
• Rain largely shutting down after 9 a.m.
• Mostly cloudy skies

What you need to do:

• Watch for lingering wet roads and standing water through mid-morning
• Use caution on highways where pooled water may still be present
• Keep an umbrella handy if you’re out before 9 a.m.

Temperature: Low 70s

THURSDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING: Round 2 of Storms Possible

• Isolated thunderstorm cells possible around 3–8 p.m. Thursday
• Not as widespread as the morning round, but a severe threat if storms develop
• Rain chance during Fan Fest is 50%, but any disruptions would likely be brief
• The Luke Bryan concert at Morton Amphitheatre will likely be dry

What to expect:

• All severe threats possible: strong winds, hail, and isolated tornado potential
• Mainly south of I-70
• Severe risk: Level 1/5 for Kansas City metro and south | Level 2/5 for southeastern areas

You’ll notice the humidity is back!:

Temperature: Near 89°F | Feels like mid-90s with humidity

FRIDAY: Rain Possible, But More Spotty

• 40% chance for rain & storms
• Two possible rounds: 5-10 a.m. and 3-9 p.m.
• Low severe threat (Level 1/5 for I-70 and south) with strong wind and hail potential

Temperature: Cooler than Thursday—highs near 86°F (thanks to clouds and rain)

SATURDAY: World Cup Match Day (Argentina vs. Switzerland at KC Stadium, 8 p.m.)

• Lower rain chances: around 20% (highest in morning to early afternoon)
• Warm and humid
• Match conditions at 9 p.m.: mid-80s and likely dry

Temperature: Highs near 88°F | Heat index in the mid-90s

SUNDAY & BEYOND: Heat Returns

What’s happening:

• Sunday is hot and sunny with highs in the upper 80s
• 90s return starting Monday (low to mid-90s)
• Extended hot stretch ahead
• Humidity levels look manageable, so heat index may stay at or below 100°F

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