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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 Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 22 Jul 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Benton MO

Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:11pm until July 24, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:11pm until July 24, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 94 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. 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 southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light north wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benton MO
 37.11°N 89.57°W
Last Update:
9:02 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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