Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI)

Lat: 37.23°NLon: 89.58°WElev: 341ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	22 Jul 8:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Perkins MO

Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:17pm until July 24, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:17pm until July 24, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. Light south wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light south southeast wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.