Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jefferson City, Jefferson City Memorial Airport (KJEF)

Lat: 38.59° N Lon: 92.16° W Elev: 548 ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

77°F

25°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Aug 2:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Cole County

Today
Showers and thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. East winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Sunny with highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 102 in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Sunday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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