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Springfield, MO Weather: Storms Possible Oct. 30, Nov. 2-3
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Residents across Springfield, Greene County and the greater Missouri Ozarks should prepare for changing weather conditions as isolated thunderstorms threaten portions of the region F
By Miles Carter · 2026-10-30T09:14:46.415Z
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Residents across Springfield, Greene County and the greater Missouri Ozarks should prepare for changing weather conditions as isolated thunderstorms threaten portions of the region Friday, Oct. 30, followed by gusty winds and additional rain chances early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued at 3:23 a.m. Friday identifies a slight lightning risk across portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
A few isolated thunderstorms could develop mainly along and north of Highway 54 and west of Highway 65 during the afternoon and early evening.
Lightning is expected to be the primary hazard with any storms that develop.
Halloween Weekend Brings Showers
Springfield's Friday forecast calls for partly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 78 degrees.
Friday night brings a 20% chance of isolated showers before 4 a.m., with temperatures falling to approximately 60 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 31, will be mostly cloudy, with highs near 72 degrees and a 30% chance of showers mainly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Rain chances increase Saturday night to 50%, with overnight lows near 57 degrees.
Sunday, Nov. 1, will bring partly sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees.
Gusty Winds Expected Monday, Nov. 2
The National Weather Service warns that gusty southerly winds will develop across the region Monday.
The strongest winds are expected along and west of Highway 65, where gusts exceeding 30 mph will be possible.
Springfield's forecast also calls for showers Monday, with temperatures reaching approximately 73 degrees.
Rain continues Monday night, followed by showers likely Tuesday, Nov. 3, when highs fall to around 67 degrees.
Additional shower and thunderstorm chances remain possible during the early to middle portions of next week.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts, particularly in areas where lightning and stronger wind gusts could affect outdoor activities and travel.