Springfield, Missouri – A cold front sweeping across southwest Missouri is bringing gusty winds and scattered rain showers early Wednesday, setting up a dreary day before temperatures drop sharply tonight.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph will accompany scattered showers across the region throughout Wednesday. Temperatures will start relatively mild early in the day before gradually cooling as the front pushes east through the Ozarks.
Cities including Springfield, Branson, Joplin, and Lebanon may see brief periods of light rain that could dampen roads along Interstate 44, U.S. 65, and U.S. 60. Winds may occasionally push vehicles on exposed highways, especially during heavier gusts late morning into the afternoon.
Temperatures are expected to fall quickly after sunset. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees, which may allow damp surfaces to briefly refreeze in colder valleys and rural areas.
Conditions improve Thursday as sunshine returns and temperatures rebound into the upper 50s. A warming trend continues into the weekend with highs reaching the 70s by Saturday, though another round of rain and gusty winds could develop by Sunday.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri
Thursday: Sunny, highs 56–61°F
Friday: Mostly sunny and warming, highs 62–70°F
Saturday: Above-average warmth, highs 70–76°F
Sunday: Breezy with rain chances (40–60%), highs 63–70°F
