Springfield, Missouri – Bright sunshine will bake Springfield pavement today before a five-degree temperature jump sends heat indices into triple digits Sunday. The hotter pattern then refuses to break, keeping southwest Missouri near the upper 90s through Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, today reaches 93 degrees under sunny skies. South winds run 7 to 10 mph. Springfield-Branson National Airport reported 72 degrees before 8 a.m., with 64% humidity and south winds at 12 mph.
Sunday brings the sharpest increase. Temperatures climb to 98 degrees, while the heat index could reach 101 degrees. South winds could gust to 18 mph.
Plan outdoor work and exercise for the morning where possible. Carry water and give children, older adults and pets frequent cooling breaks.
Monday stays near 98 degrees under sunny skies. Tuesday and Wednesday each reach 97, extending the sustained summer heat.
Morning relief also becomes limited. Lows rise from around 70 tonight to 72 Sunday night and 73 Monday night.
Drivers along I-44, U.S. 65 and Route 60 should prepare for intense afternoon heat. Check tire pressure and coolant before longer trips, and never leave children or pets inside vehicles.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook is posted on the local NWS page. However, the supplied Springfield outlook shows no precipitation through Wednesday.
The national Weather Prediction Center discussion places the more organized thunderstorm threats outside southwest Missouri during the short-range period. The provided local data also identifies no specific tornado, hail or flooding threat for Springfield.
There is no near-freezing or flash-freezing concern. Temperatures remain far above freezing throughout the period.
Thursday stays hot near 97 before Friday eases slightly to 96. For now, Sunday’s 101-degree heat index marks the most significant near-term concern.
Five-Day Springfield Weather Outlook
- Today: Sunny and hot. High 93. South winds 7-10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny and hot. High 98; heat index up to 101. Gusts to 18 mph.
- Monday: Sunny and hot. High 98.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot. High 97.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High 97.
