Springfield, Mo. – Thunderstorms will pound southern Missouri through Monday, with Springfield and surrounding counties facing heavy rainfall, dangerous lightning, and slick commutes. Motorists traveling I-44 should prepare for reduced visibility and ponding on roads during downpours.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, storms will push out of Kansas overnight and strengthen into Sunday and Monday. The main threats include frequent lightning and rainfall totals high enough to cause localized flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. A few storms may also produce small hail, adding to travel hazards across Greene, Christian, and Webster counties.
Outdoor events may be delayed, and football games or festivals could be interrupted by sudden storms. Emergency crews urge residents to avoid flooded roads, charge mobile devices, and secure outdoor items before gusty winds arrive. Showers and thunderstorms remain likely into Tuesday, keeping conditions unsettled for the first official days of fall.
Daytime highs will hover near 80 through Monday before dipping into the mid-70s midweek. Nights will stay muggy with lows in the low to mid-60s, helping fuel additional rounds of storms.
The most active window for severe weather will occur Sunday night into Monday morning, when stronger systems could bring more widespread lightning and brief flooding. Commuters should monitor updates and expect delays during the Monday morning drive.
Thunderstorm chances ease by late Wednesday, with partly sunny skies returning by Thursday. More rounds of fall showers could follow heading into next weekend.
Warnings remain possible through Tuesday, and residents are advised to monitor forecasts for new advisories.
Five-Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri
- Saturday Night: Storms likely, some heavy rain. Low near 65.
- Sunday: Thunderstorms likely. High near 82.
- Monday: Rain and storms continue. High near 81.
- Tuesday: Showers likely. High near 78.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. High near 75.
