Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU)

Lat: 38.82°NLon: 92.22°WElev: 889ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Columbia MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Columbia MO
 38.93°N 92.35°W (Elev. 614 ft)
1:16 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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