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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL)

Lat: 38.73°NLon: 93.55°WElev: 869ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 9 Sep 1:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Blairstown MO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Blairstown MO
 38.62°N 93.92°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
1:51 am CDT Sep 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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