Springfield, MO – Residents of Springfield should brace for a warm end to the week, with temperatures expected to reach nearly 90 degrees on Saturday. The National Weather Service forecasts a significant warming trend through Saturday, followed by a dramatic drop in temperatures as a cold front moves through the region on Sunday. This shift will bring much cooler air, with Sunday’s highs dropping into the low 70s, and overnight lows dipping into the 40s.
According to the National Weather Service, Springfield will see sunny skies and dry conditions through the weekend. However, the unseasonably warm temperatures combined with ongoing dry conditions have raised concerns about fire weather. The public is advised to monitor local fire weather updates and exercise caution, particularly on Saturday when temperatures will peak.
Thursday’s high will hover around 81 degrees, with the mercury rising to 85 on Friday. The warmest day is forecast for Saturday, with a high of 90 degrees in some parts of the region. This surge will be short-lived, as Sunday will usher in cooler air, capping the high at around 76 degrees. As the cold front settles in, temperatures will continue to drop on Monday, with highs only reaching 68 degrees.
