Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kirksville, Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK)

Lat: 40.1° N Lon: 92.54° W Elev: 965 ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Sep 4:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Schuyler County

Today
Partly cloudy early, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers early. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Not as warm with highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Showers likely in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.



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