Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL)

Lat: 38.73°NLon: 93.55°WElev: 869ft.

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	5 Aug 3:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Columbus MO

Flood Watch August 5, 08:00pm until August 6, 10:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.