Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 9:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Mississippi County

Today
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.



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1016 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
 
 

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