Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 94.91°WElev: 823ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 4:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Union Star MO

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 67. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light south wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.