Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kirksville, Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK)

Lat: 40.1°NLon: 92.54°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	SW 12 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 12:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Queen City MO

Heat Advisory July 3, 09:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:53pm until July 3, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:53pm until July 3, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Fri
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.