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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

West Plains, West Plains Municipal Airport (KUNO)

Lat: 36.88°NLon: 91.91°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 16 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elk Creek MO

Heat Advisory August 16, 10:21am until August 18, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 16, 10:21am until August 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light south wind.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light southeast wind.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light south wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elk Creek MO
 37.19°N 92°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 am CDT Aug 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Aug 16, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2025
 
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