Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson City, Jefferson City Memorial Airport (KJEF)

Lat: 38.59°NLon: 92.16°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Wardsville MO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. Light east wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. Light east wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Wardsville MO
 38.51°N 92.25°W (Elev. 581 ft)
7:56 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
10am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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