Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kirksville, Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK)

Lat: 40.1°NLon: 92.54°WElev: 965ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 3 Aug 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Jacksonville MO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light south southeast wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Jacksonville MO
 39.62°N 92.34°W (Elev. 801 ft)
2:36 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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