Kansas City Braces for Two Rounds of Thunderstorms on Sunday
Kansas City is experiencing two rounds of thunderstorms on Sunday. The first round, occurring in the morning, brings rain, lightning, and thunder, with some areas facing heavier rainfall and gusty winds. A brief dry period is expected around lunchtime before…
Kansas City, MO, August 16, 2026 —
Kansas City residents can expect a day of unsettled weather as two distinct rounds of thunderstorms are forecast for Sunday.
The initial wave of storms is predicted to move through the area in the morning hours. This first round is expected to bring rain, accompanied by lightning and thunder. Some localities within the Kansas City region may experience heavier downpours and encounter gusty winds as this system passes.
Following the morning activity, a brief respite from the active weather is anticipated around the lunchtime period. However, this dry spell is expected to be short-lived.
A second, more localized set of storms is projected to develop later in the afternoon. These storms are primarily expected to form east of the Interstate 35 corridor. The main concern with this secondary round is the potential for gusty winds that could cause damage.
Story summarized from the original created by Stevie Stephenson on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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