Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI)

Lat: 37.23° N Lon: 89.58° W Elev: 341 ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 7:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Alexander County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly clear with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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