Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU)

Lat: 38.82°NLon: 92.22°WElev: 889ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 May 9:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia MO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm.  High near 80. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 54. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 67. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. High near 80. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 54. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 67. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Columbia MO
 38.95°N 92.32°W (Elev. 778 ft)
9:37 pm CDT May 23, 2024
10pm CDT May 23, 2024-6pm CDT May 30, 2024
 
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