Springfield, MO – Residents across Missouri are bracing for a prolonged period of excessive heat that is forecasted to persist through the end of the week. Daily high temperatures are expected to reach the middle to upper 90s, with heat index values soaring between 100 to 110 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the heat wave will affect several cities, including Joplin, Rolla/Vichy, and West Plains. Today’s forecast predicts a high of 96° in Springfield with a heat index of 105°, while Joplin will see temperatures rise to 98° with a heat index of 106°. Similar conditions are anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday, with highs reaching 97° and 98° in some areas, accompanied by heat indices exceeding 104°.
The excessive heat is expected to continue into Friday, with Springfield experiencing highs of 94° and a heat index of 96°. Joplin, Rolla/Vichy, and West Plains will see temperatures in the mid-90s, with heat indices nearing 100°.
