Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU)

Lat: 38.82°NLon: 92.22°WElev: 889ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 May 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Columbia MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light south wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light southeast wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light south wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Columbia MO
 38.98°N 92.38°W (Elev. 705 ft)
11:38 am CDT May 17, 2024
1pm CDT May 17, 2024-6pm CDT May 23, 2024
 
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