Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport (KPOF)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 90.32°WElev: 328ft.

Fair and Breezy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SW 23 G 40 mph
Barometer	29.60 in (1001.7 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	16 May 4:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Dexter MO

Tornado Watch until May 16, 10:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until May 16, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Clear
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 82. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.