Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI)

Lat: 37.23°NLon: 89.58°WElev: 341ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sikeston MO

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sikeston MO
 36.86°N 89.58°W
8:47 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
11am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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