Kansas City Weather Update: Tracking Hurricane Francine
Hello, Kansas City! Today is a wet one as we keep a close eye on Hurricane Francine, which is scheduled to make landfall today in Louisiana, just to the west of New Orleans. As it stands, Francine is expected to come ashore as a Category 1 or a low-end Category 2 hurricane, meaning that we could be looking at winds between 90-100 mph when it hits land. This isn’t a storm to take lightly, so let’s break down what this means for all of us in the Kansas City area.
What to Expect Here in KC
As Hurricane Francine makes its way inland, it is projected to reach southeast Missouri by Friday or Saturday. This means that our lovely Kansas City, along with western Missouri, will be on the western edge of its influence. While we might not experience the full brunt of the hurricane, there is still some potential for weather impacts, especially as it draws closer to our area.
In case you were wondering about the current rainfall situation, many locations around KC have been running a bit dry lately. Since the last week of July, we’ve seen an average of 2-5 inches below the average rainfall, which typically hovers around 6 inches. This is why some areas are feeling a tad parched. On the bright side, a small region in northwest Missouri has experienced lots of love from the rain, collecting about 8-10 inches. Lucky them!
Potential for Rain Soon
Now, there’s some buzz about a potential pattern change coming up next week. It’s a hopeful little nugget of info, as it could possibly bring us some much-needed rain. With the driest spots around Kansas City feeling a bit thirsty, we’re all crossing our fingers for this shift to occur.
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Stay Safe and Enjoy the Weekend
As we continue to monitor Hurricane Francine and its movements, let’s make sure to stay safe. Remember to check local forecasts and updates frequently as conditions change. Whether you’re preparing for any impact from the storm or getting ready to shout for your favorite football team, we hope you have a great weekend ahead. Stay healthy, stay informed, and may our Kansas City community stay strong through whatever weather comes our way!
