Springfield, MO – Southwest Missouri is preparing for a series of weather events as showers and thunderstorms are set to move into the area beginning Sunday morning and continuing into Monday. Residents in the Springfield area can expect significant rainfall, with forecasted totals ranging between 1-2 inches, with local amounts possibly reaching up to 3 inches.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, this weather pattern will bring two rounds of precipitation to the region. The first wave is expected to arrive Sunday morning, with another round moving through by Monday. The highest rainfall is anticipated in southwest Missouri, particularly in and around Springfield.
As the week progresses, additional rain chances will continue, especially from Wednesday through Thursday. A warm front lifting through Missouri will bring more uncertainty regarding the timing and location of these rain events. Meteorologists are advising residents to stay weather aware and continue monitoring updates throughout the week.
Cooler temperatures are expected today with highs ranging from 76 to 80 degrees and lows tonight between 57 and 64 degrees. While most of the region will stay dry, there remains a low chance of isolated showers or sprinkles.
