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From the discussion of 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22, current when the day began
From the NWS discussion issued 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22.
How sure forecasters were
Forecasters say computer models are in fairly good agreement on the warm-up early next week. The latest hazardous weather outlook rates the chance of widespread hazardous weather as low.
will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s across the area withNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
mostly cloudy skies and a few peeks of sun through theNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
induce some pockets of drizzle/light rain.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
through the afternoon, gradually shifting east with time.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
With the shortwave out of the area, drier mid-level air will advect into the area and skies will be able to clear through the day tomorrow.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Temperatures will remain in the low-to-mid 70s, with dew points in the upper 50s, creating a pleasant Fall day.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
This pattern remains through the end of the week.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Several shortwaves are expected to move through the flow inducing showers, however, precipitation should remain to the north and west of the area through Thursday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
On Friday, a more vigorous shortwave is progged to move through the flow and shift the ridge to the east, allowing showers to move into the area from northwest to southeast through the day on Friday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
- Precipitation chances (30-50%) return to the forecast Friday through the weekend.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Several more impulses bring shower chances (30-50%) to the area through the weekend.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Instability looks to be minimal with these systems, so even as much as thunder may be hard to come by.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Several more impulses bring shower chances (30-50%) to the area through the weekend. Instability looks to be minimal with these systems, so even as much as thunder may be hard to come by. Long range deterministic and ensemble models are in fairly good agreement for mid-level ridging to build back into the Central CONUS by early next week. This would likely allow temperatures to climb back into the low-to-mid 80s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
This would likely allow temperatures to climb back into the low-to-mid 80s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Long range deterministic and ensemble models are in fairly good agreement for mid-level ridging to build back into the Central CONUS by early next week.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Tue Sep 22
The NWS discussion didn't flag anything.
Instability looks to be minimal with these systems, so even as much as thunder may be hard to come by.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Several shortwaves are expected to move through the flow inducing showers, however, precipitation should remain to the north and west of the area through Thursday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
On Friday, a more vigorous shortwave is progged to move through the flow and shift the ridge to the east, allowing showers to move into the area from northwest to southeast through the day on Friday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
- Precipitation Returns to the Forecast Late Thursday, Through WeekendNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Tue Sep 22
morning with about a 15-30% chance of rain Thursday night in NWNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:23 p.m. Tue Sep 22
- Precipitation chances (30-50%) return to the forecast Friday through the weekend.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
MO gradually increasing to a 50-60% chance Friday morning for NWNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:23 p.m. Tue Sep 22
MO and 30-50% chance of rain for the rest of the CWA.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:23 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Instability looks to be minimal with these systems, so even as much as thunder may be hard to come by.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
We could hear some rumbles of thunder with the rain on Saturday night with guidance showing weak instability on the western edge of our CWA but otherwise we shouldn't see any severe weather as deterministic guidance keeps the greatest instability outside of the CWA.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:23 p.m. Tue Sep 22
This would likely allow temperatures to climb back into the low-to-mid 80s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
We could potentially see some warmer temperatures this weekend and the beginning of next week with a 70-80% chance of highs above 85, especially south of I-70.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:23 p.m. Tue Sep 22
through the afternoon, gradually shifting east with time.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
With the shortwave out of the area, drier mid-level air will advect into the area and skies will be able to clear through the day tomorrow.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
- Fog Possible Tuesday Morning, Cloud Conditions Slowly Clear Up Through AfternoonNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Tue Sep 22
- Precipitation Returns to the Forecast Late Thursday, Through WeekendNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Tue Sep 22
Several shortwaves are expected to move through the flow inducing showers, however, precipitation should remain to the north and west of the area through Thursday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:52 p.m. Tue Sep 22
Not recorded: wxexplained began keeping the NWS forecast numbers on November 6, 2026.
From the 3:44 a.m. discussion
From the NWS discussion issued 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23.
How sure forecasters were
The discussion doesn't give an overall confidence level. It says rain will 'potentially' last through Sunday, and that the stuck weather pattern may last longer than computer models suggest.
Wednesday looks to be another nice fall day with highs in the 70sNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
starts to dry out leading to mostly clear skiesNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
Dry conditions will stick around for at least one more dayNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
temperatures should stay in the mid to upper 70s as cloudsNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
build in over our area ahead of the rain in the Central PlainsNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
By Thursday night into Friday morning the upper-level ridge begins to move east while the surface high over Quebec continues to move east increasing our chances for rain.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
However, models keep the strong southerly flow off to our west on Friday so there is only about a 30-50% chance that areas north of I-70 will see rain with the best chances for rain staying NW.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
By Saturday, the strong southerly flow shifts east into our CWA and the chance of rain increases throughout the day Saturday with areas west of I-35 seeing the best chance (60-70%) for rain and decreasing chances (15-30%) for areas south of a line from Kirksville to Butler.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
This upper level setup coupled with the surface low sticking around to our west and the surface high to our NE keeping moist air advecting into our area we will potentially see rain sticking around through Sunday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
Models have little to no instability present in our CWA for the weekend so there is little concern for severe weather, and minimal chances for thunder.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
Models start to bring ridging back into our area by Monday which would bring an end to the rain, however the blocking pattern at 500mb may stick around longer than models suggest which could keep rain around longer.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
If the omega block does weaken by Monday, the 500mb ridge over the south central US will move into our area and could bring high temperatures back into the mid 80s with a 45-60% chance that our southern most counties could see highs above 90 degrees.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
The NWS discussion didn't flag anything.
Models start to bring ridging back into our area by Monday which would bring an end to the rain, however the blocking pattern at 500mb may stick around longer than models suggest which could keep rain around longer.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
If the omega block does weaken by Monday, the 500mb ridge over the south central US will move into our area and could bring high temperatures back into the mid 80s with a 45-60% chance that our southern most counties could see highs above 90 degrees.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
-Precipitation chances (30-50%) return Friday but with better chances (50-70%) through the weekend.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
By Saturday, the strong southerly flow shifts east into our CWA and the chance of rain increases throughout the day Saturday with areas west of I-35 seeing the best chance (60-70%) for rain and decreasing chances (15-30%) for areas south of a line from Kirksville to Butler.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
Several more impulses bring shower chances (30-50%) to the area through the weekend.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 10:48 p.m. Tue Sep 22
If the omega block does weaken by Monday, the 500mb ridge over the south central US will move into our area and could bring high temperatures back into the mid 80s with a 45-60% chance that our southern most counties could see highs above 90 degrees.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
This would likely allow temperatures to climb back into the low-to-mid 80s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 10:48 p.m. Tue Sep 22
However, models keep the strong southerly flow off to our west on Friday so there is only about a 30-50% chance that areas north of I-70 will see rain with the best chances for rain staying NW.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
Dry conditions will stick around for at least one more dayNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
By Thursday night into Friday morning the upper-level ridge begins to move east while the surface high over Quebec continues to move east increasing our chances for rain.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:44 a.m. Wed Sep 23
Not recorded: wxexplained began keeping the NWS forecast numbers on November 6, 2026.
From the 3:21 p.m. discussion
From the NWS discussion issued 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23.
How sure forecasters were
Forecasters call Monday's temperatures uncertain. Computer models have been leaning toward the blocking pattern breaking down, which would allow another system Tuesday.
Pleasant fall weather continues today with highs anticipated in the mid to upper 70s for most.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
This manifests as clearing clouds and increasing sunshine.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Surface winds remain generally from the east maintaining the flow of cooler and drier air across the area keeping pleasant fall conditions around through Friday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Highs remain around seasonal normals.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Chances of precipitation are expected starting Friday morning, with highest likelihood and amounts in our northwestern counties.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
will cause a sharp temperature gradient over the area, with mid 80s to our south, and mid to upper 60s to our north.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
indicate that heavy downpours will be possibleNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
will move precipitation chances across the entire area throughout the whole day Saturday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
which will lead to a cloudy, rainy, and gloomy weekend.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
and cloud cover are expected to diminish Sunday afternoonNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
through Sunday night as the system continues to progress.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
As the shortwave moves out of the area Monday, the mid level ridge remains over the area.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
There is still uncertainty about how high temperatures may get.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
If the omega block holds onto its strength, temperatures will remain seasonable, as it would stifle warm air advection.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
There is still uncertainty about how high temperatures may get. If the omega block holds onto its strength, temperatures will remain seasonable, as it would stifle warm air advection. On the other side, if the omega block weakens, this would allow a warmer air mass to move farther northward into our area, bringing temperatures into the mid 80s. Ensembles have been leaning toward the omega block breaking down and moving out of the region, making way for another disturbance from the Pacific coast.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Ensembles have been leaning toward the omega block breaking down and moving out of the region, making way for another disturbance from the Pacific coast.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
This system would come through the area Tuesday, bringing increased chances of rain, and cooler temperatures.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Very moist air means heavy downpours are possible. Clouds and near-normal temperatures limit the chance of severe weather. The outlook says widespread hazardous weather is unlikely.
heavy downpours will be possibleNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
limit severe weather chancesNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Wed Sep 23
If the omega block holds onto its strength, temperatures will remain seasonable, as it would stifle warm air advection.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
On the other side, if the omega block weakens, this would allow a warmer air mass to move farther northward into our area, bringing temperatures into the mid 80s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
indicate that heavy downpours will be possibleNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
limit severe weather chancesNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Models have little to no instability present in our CWA for the weekend so there is little concern for severe weather, and minimal chances for thunder.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:36 p.m. Wed Sep 23
and cloud cover are expected to diminish Sunday afternoonNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
through Sunday night as the system continues to progress.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
This upper level setup coupled with the surface low sticking around to our west and the surface high to our NE keeping moist air advecting into our area we will potentially see rain sticking around through Sunday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:36 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Models start to bring ridging back into our area by Monday which would bring an end to the rain, however the blocking pattern at 500mb may stick around longer than models suggest which could keep rain around longer.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:36 p.m. Wed Sep 23
On the other side, if the omega block weakens, this would allow a warmer air mass to move farther northward into our area, bringing temperatures into the mid 80s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
There is still uncertainty about how high temperatures may get. If the omega block holds onto its strength, temperatures will remain seasonable, as it would stifle warm air advection. On the other side, if the omega block weakens, this would allow a warmer air mass to move farther northward into our area, bringing temperatures into the mid 80s. Ensembles have been leaning toward the omega block breaking down and moving out of the region, making way for another disturbance from the Pacific coast.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
If the omega block does weaken by Monday, the 500mb ridge over the south central US will move into our area and could bring high temperatures back into the mid 80s with a 45-60% chance that our southern most counties could see highs above 90 degrees.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 12:36 p.m. Wed Sep 23
-Precipitation chances (30-50%) return Friday but with better chances (50-70%) through the weekend.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Wed Sep 23
80s to our south, and mid to upper 60s to our north.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:21 p.m. Wed Sep 23
Not recorded: wxexplained began keeping the NWS forecast numbers on November 6, 2026.