Kansas City, Missouri, will experience a significant warmup this week, with temperatures expected to rise to around 81 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, well above the average of 73 degrees for this time of year. By Tuesday, temperatures could reach 88 degrees, but the day may be interrupted by storms as a cold front approaches. The National Weather Service indicates a 15% to 40% chance of storms, particularly south of a line from Olathe to Kirksville, Missouri, where there is a slight risk of severe weather. Following the cold front, temperatures will dip slightly on Wednesday to the low 80s but will rebound to the upper 80s on Thursday. By Friday, Kansas City could see temperatures soar to 91 degrees, with a higher likelihood of widespread storms Friday night into Saturday as a stronger weather disturbance arrives.