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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU)

Lat: 38.82°NLon: 92.22°WElev: 889ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 2:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia MO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 9 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Memorial Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbia MO
 38.95°N 92.32°W (Elev. 778 ft)
Last Update:
1:51 am CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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