Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Harrisonville Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport (KLRY)

Lat: 38.61° N Lon: 94.34° W Elev: 915 ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 5:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Bates County

Today
Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
A chance of showers in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night And Monday
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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552 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
 
 

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