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Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL)

Lat: 38.73°NLon: 93.55°WElev: 869ft.

Mostly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 6 Jul 1:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Knob Noster MO

Excessive Heat Warning until July 7, 11:00pm
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Excessive Heat Warning
  •  
    Excessive Heat Warning until July 7, 11:00pm

    NOW until
    11:00pm Thu

    Excessive Heat Warning

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 6 mph.

    Hot

    High: 98 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 77 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

    High: 97 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 76 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 93 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 87 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 67 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Knob Noster MO
 38.77°N 93.58°W (Elev. 791 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm CDT Jul 6, 2022
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Jul 6, 2022-6pm CDT Jul 12, 2022
 
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