Springfield, Missouri – Patchy fog could hamper visibility across southern Missouri Wednesday morning, followed by a 30% chance of evening showers as unstable air moves in.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the area will begin Wednesday with patchy fog through 7 a.m., especially along U.S. Route 65 and other low-lying corridors. Drivers should allow extra time during the morning commute. Afternoon skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 74°F and light winds out of the northeast. Rain chances increase after 10 p.m. as isolated showers drift into Greene County and surrounding areas.
Thursday brings the week’s highest rain potential, with a 60% chance of showers, mainly in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach around 70°F, and winds remain light. Those with outdoor plans should keep umbrellas handy and monitor changing conditions.
Clearer skies return by Friday, with sunny, dry weather expected through the weekend. Highs rise steadily — 74°F Friday, 80°F Saturday, and 81°F on Sunday — signaling the first true summer-like stretch of the season.
The extended forecast points to a hot, dry Monday with highs pushing 83°F. Residents should begin planning for summer activities and consider heat safety if working or exercising outdoors.
More updates are expected Wednesday evening as rain chances develop. Weather alerts remain possible through Thursday depending on storm development.
