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

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU)

Lat: 38.82°NLon: 92.22°WElev: 889ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 9 Aug 10:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia MO

Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 12:00pm until August 12, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbia MO
 38.95°N 92.32°W (Elev. 778 ft)
8:01 am CDT Aug 9, 2026
11am CDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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