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

Current conditions at

Kirksville, Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK)

Lat: 40.1°NLon: 92.54°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 18 Aug 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Connelsville MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Light east wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Light east wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Connelsville MO
 40.28°N 92.64°W (Elev. 906 ft)
1:27 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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