Springfield, Missouri – Heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms could disrupt travel along I-44 in Springfield Friday, with rainfall totals pushing one inch.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, storms are expected to begin early Friday and intensify through the afternoon, with a 90% chance of rain and thunder. Gusty east winds (5–8 mph) will shift north by evening. Though flooding isn’t expected, drivers should expect wet roads and low visibility from 4 p.m. through sunset.
By Friday night, drier air arrives. Mostly sunny skies return Saturday, pushing high temperatures into the low 80s by Sunday—a taste of summer just ahead of June’s arrival. Winds will stay mild, with weekend gusts around 10 mph.
Springfield’s extended outlook shows a summer-like stretch building. Monday will be partly cloudy, high near 85. Thunderstorms return Tuesday afternoon, followed by another storm chance Wednesday. Overnight lows stay mild in the 60s, signaling a steady warming trend.
Here’s a quick look ahead:
- Friday: Rain and storms, high 69°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 80°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 82°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high 85°F.
- Tuesday: Storms likely by afternoon, high 85°F.
