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

80°F

27°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Aug 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Downing MO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 64 °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 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Downing MO
 40.41°N 92.34°W (Elev. 886 ft)
2:51 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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