FIRST WARN FORECAST: Big warm-up, spotty rain this week. Wetter by weekend

Our weather is undergoing a change starting Wednesday with a warm-up and rain chances returning. We have a First Warn in place Thursday to highlight the chance for some strong storms. Easter weekend is also tagged with a First Warn on both days, highlighting outdoor plans may be impacted by rain. We may see heavy rain at times, especially Thursday morning and over the weekend, with 1-2″ possible total through Sunday.

WEDNESDAY: Cool morning with mid-40s and a south breeze at 10-15 mph. A few patchy showers possible 9 am to noon, with the best chances south of I-70. Drying for the afternoon with warmer low to mid-70s and south breezes gusting up to 30 mph.

THURSDAY: First Warn in place due to scattered strong storms early in the morning. Timing is 3 to 8 am for Kansas City, with a Level 1/5 risk for severe storms. Hail and high winds are possible in some isolated pockets. Kansas City is likely dry the rest of the day with nearly hot mid-80s and strong south winds gusting up to 40 mph. A second round of storms is possible in late afternoon and evening, though these are likely north of the metro. There is a Level 2/5 risk for strong to severe storms with this round, and posing a hail and high wind risk.

FRIDAY: A generally nice day with sunshine and upper 70s. Scattered strong storms are possible in the afternoon, and while they could clip the metro, the better chances are east and southeast of Kansas City.

SATURDAY: First Warn for likely rain, with the best chance being in the morning. Not a washout as many dry hours mix in, especially the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the low 60s.

EASTER SUNDAY: The wetter of the two weekend days. First Warn for likely rain in the morning and early afternoon, then possibly drier. Cool and breezy with mid-60s and west winds at 15-25 mph.

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