A return of summer-like temperatures on Thursday might confuse some in Kansas City about the seasons.

Roller coaster temperatures are expected to fluctuate between the upper 70s and lower 90s and come close to breaking records in the next few days, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.

The weather service said Thursday will be a hot day. Temperatures are expected to soar into the lower 90s in the metro and surrounding areas.

Temperatures this hot are unusual for the Kansas City area on this date. Only seven times in the metro’s history have temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The record for this date is 95 degrees, set in 2006.

Typically, Kansas City sees high temperatures around 73 degrees this time of year.

Overnight temperatures will fall only to around 60 degrees, about 10 degrees above average.

Seesawing temperatures ahead

A cold front will move slowly from the northwest to the southeast through the region overnight, bringing cooler weather to the metro.

Temperatures will be in the upper 70s Friday afternoon, still above average for this time of year.

Hotter weather is expected on Saturday as temperatures bounce back to around 90 degrees, making it one of the hottest Oct. 5 on records.

It will also be windy, with 25 to 30 mph gusts. The weather service said the winds combined with dry conditions have raised concerns about the possibility of wildfires.

Dry weather persists

Another cold front will enter northwest Missouri around 9 p.m. Saturday and cut through the Kansas City metro by around 4 a.m. Sunday. The front is expected to pass through the remainder of the forecast area.

The weather service said cooler and drier air will move in behind the front. On Sunday, temperatures will range between the mid-70s and lower 80s.

A reinforcing cold front might move through the area Sunday night, dropping Monday’s temperatures a few degrees.

Temperatures will increase on Tuesday, and the warming trend is likely to continue into Wednesday, the weather service said.

“Other than the slight chances for negligible rain tonight across far (northeast) Missouri, dry conditions are likely to continue through at least the middle of next week, which will only exacerbate our current drought conditions,” the weather service said.

Above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall are “strongly favored” Oct. 10 through 16, the weather service said.

The Kansas City Royals defeated the host Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Wednesday, sweeping the AL Wild Card Series and advancing to the divisional round.

The Royals lost nine of their past 13 regular-season games, but caught fire at the right time, defeating an Orioles team that’s now lost their past 10 postseason games.

Kansas City’s win on the diamond didn’t come without a troll off of it. It poked fun at a post from Baltimore before the series started.

The original post included an empty throne with an oriole sitting on it. After their win, the Royals photoshopped Bobby Witt Jr. onto the throne with a caption in reference to the famous phrase from Omar Little, a character in the Baltimore-based show “The Wire.”

You come for the crown you best not miss.#HEYHEYHEYHEY https://t.co/JXadJiUjNc pic.twitter.com/r7yMaLbfrr

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) October 2, 2024

The graphic also featured oriole feathers falling to the ground.

Witt drove in the decisive runs in Game 1 and 2, propelling the Royals to victory. He finished with three hits and two RBIs in the series.

Kansas City will face the New York Yankees in Game 1 on Saturday.

“Monday Night Football” is headed to the home of the back-to-back Super Bowl champions with the Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) taking on the New Orleans Saints (2-2).

After a blazing start to the season, the Saints have dropped two games in a row, the most recent coming against the Atlanta Falcons. The offense has slowed down from its scoring frenzy the first two weeks, and now the team is facing the possibility of a losing record going into a hostile environment.

Even after a slow start and the loss of Rashee Rice, the Chiefs found another way to pull away with a win last week. They stayed undefeated by getting past the Los Angeles Chargers. Without another weapon for Patrick Mahomes, can Kansas City keep its perfect record alive?

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Chiefs vs. Saints odds, moneyline, over/under

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• Spread: Chiefs (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Chiefs (-225); Saints (+185)
• Over/under: 42.5

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Lorenzo Reyes: Saints 17, Chiefs 13

I think Kansas City is going to struggle to put up points without Rashee Rice. Travis Kelce isn’t the same threat in the red zone, which is where the Chiefs have struggled, ranking 24th in efficiency. The Saints, meanwhile, have the NFL’s top red zone defense. Even with the game in Arrowhead, I like New Orleans in an upset here.

Tyler Dragon: Chiefs 25, Saints 21

Rashee Rice’s knee injury is a huge blow for Kansas City. Xavier Worthy and JuJu Smith-Schuster will be asked to fill the void. Plus, old reliable tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs are one of two undefeated teams remaining in the NFL. Their undefeated streak will continue this week. The Chiefs have won 10 in a row dating back to last season.

Jordan Mendoza: Chiefs 23, Saints 19

No matter what happens, Kansas City continues to find a way to win. The Saints have slowed down and the Chiefs defense will keep them in check to advance to 5-0.

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