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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kirksville, Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK)

Lat: 40.1°NLon: 92.54°WElev: 965ft.

82°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 18 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Oct 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Downing MO

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Downing MO
 40.5°N 92.37°W (Elev. 833 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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