Days after a weak tornado touched down in the Kansas City metro area, possibly record‑breaking warmth will start the week, and another round of strong to severe storms is possible Tuesday, bringing heavy rain that could trigger localized flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
The warmup begins Sunday, with temperatures climbing to around 68 degrees. Temperatures will be even warmer on Monday, possibly breaking the daily record of 78 degrees set in 2021, according to the forecast.
Then, forecasters expect temperatures on Tuesday to reach around 80 degrees, which could be the first time this year temperatures reach the 80s. The record for that date, 84 degrees set in 1967, should be safe, the weather service said…