Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport (KPOF)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 90.32°WElev: 328ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 12 Aug 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Malden MO

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Malden MO
 36.61°N 90.1°W (Elev. 318 ft)
6:45 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
8am CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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