Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chillicothe, Chillicothe Agri-Science Center (KCDJ)

Lat: 39.82°NLon: 93.58°WElev: 768ft.

67°F

19°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Sep 6:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ludlow MO

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before 1am.  Low around 56. North northeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 56. North northeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Ludlow MO
 39.65°N 93.71°W (Elev. 797 ft)
7:07 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
7am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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