FIRST WARN FORECAST: First Warn for rainy start to Thursday

Widespread rain moves through overnight and Thursday morning, and we are First Warning that it will be widespread and persistent enough to have an effect.
Published: May 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Widespread rain moves through overnight and Thursday morning, and we are First Warning that it will be widespread and persistent enough to have an effect on how your Thursday starts. Wet streets may cause minor delays on the morning drive, and outdoor activities are likely to be delayed.

TONIGHT: FIRST WARN - Widespread rain fills in overnight with temperatures falling into the 50s.

THURSDAY: FIRST WARN - Rain likely in the morning with temperatures in the low 50s, then trending drier after 10 am. The afternoon will see more sunshine and highs near 70 with light north winds at 5-10 mph. There is still a chance for spotty brief downpours in the afternoon and evening, but there will just be fewer of them.

Thursday's planner.
Thursday's planner.(KCTV5)
Widespread rain moves through overnight and Thursday morning, and we are First Warning that it...
Widespread rain moves through overnight and Thursday morning, and we are First Warning that it will be widespread and persistent enough to have an affect on how your Thursday starts.(KCTV5/Luke Dorris)
Widespread rain moves through overnight and Thursday morning, and we are First Warning that it...
Widespread rain moves through overnight and Thursday morning, and we are First Warning that it will be widespread and persistent enough to have an affect on how your Thursday starts.(KCTV5/Luke Dorris)
KCTV5 Weather Update

Get ready for the changes as rain moves in tonight. KCTV's Meteorologist Luke Dorris gets you set for how it affects your Thursday and what the weekend brings in this update

Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Wednesday, May 28, 2025

FRIDAY: The nicest day in the forecast! Highs in the upper 70s with sunny skies and light winds.

THE WEEKEND: Feeling more like summer with highs in the mid-80s and increasing humidity. Both days will be largely dry, though each has a low 20% chance for a brief shower or thunderstorm.

What to expect for Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City.
What to expect for Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City.(KCTV5)

NEXT WEEK: June heat continues with highs in the 80s. Humidity really picks up by Tuesday, which may also see scattered storms. We are First Warning Wednesday for an increasing chance of widespread rain and storms.

Rain chances and impact for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Rain chances and impact for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.(KCTV5)