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.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	23 Jul 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Leopold MO

Extreme Heat Warning July 23, 05:19am until July 24, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 23, 05:19am until July 24, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 94 °F
Patchy Fog
then Mostly
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light south southeast wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.