Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson City, Jefferson City Memorial Airport (KJEF)

Lat: 38.59°NLon: 92.16°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Sep 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Russellville MO

Heat Advisory September 8, 12:00pm until September 8, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Russellville MO
 38.47°N 92.45°W (Elev. 807 ft)
7:46 am CDT Sep 8, 2026
7am CDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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