Spotty rain today, heat returns for the weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Spotty rain likely east of I-35 and will be isolated to spotty for the metro. Otherwise, today is similar to yesterday—highs only in the low 80s with mostly cloudy skies. Plus, a new First Warn is in place for next Tuesday.

Spotty to isolated rain chances possible along I-35 and east through about 6 p.m.

Temperatures start on the mild side again, in the mid-60s to low 70s, and we will rise to the mid-70s by lunchtime. However, high temperatures only reach the low 80s, around 81°.

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND: Hotter with highs in the upper 80s and a heat index from 90 to 95. Saturday will be mostly sunny, and the best day to be at the pool. There is a 20% chance of isolated rain and storms on Saturday in the late afternoon and evening. Sunday morning brings partly cloudy skies and a 30% chance for spotty rain, quick downpours, and isolated thunderstorms. There is the low-end severe threat, a level 1/5 risk for our western half of the area. Damaging winds and hail are possible with maybe one or two strong to severe storms.

NEXT WEEK: Hot upper 80s continue with humid conditions most of the week. Rain chances become spotty to scattered Monday through Wednesday. Storms will be possible, and we are monitoring for the potential of strong to severe storms. Heavy rain will also be possible. We have a new First Warn on Tuesday for scattered rain and thunderstorms.

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