Springfield, Mo. – Southwest Missouri will see a shift from sunny skies to stormy conditions this week, with the best chance for widespread rain arriving late Wednesday into Thursday. Cooler air will settle in behind the system, keeping highs below normal through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, scattered showers could begin as early as Wednesday evening, with rain chances increasing to 60–90 percent overnight into Thursday. The southwest part of the state will be hit hardest, with locally heavy downpours possible. Thursday’s highs will only reach the upper 60s to low 70s.
By Friday, skies remain mostly cloudy, but temperatures will rebound slightly into the upper 70s. Roads across Greene, Christian, and surrounding counties may be slick Thursday morning, and drivers are urged to slow down during commutes. Outdoor plans may also need adjusting, as lingering clouds and damp conditions persist into the weekend.
Residents are advised to keep umbrellas and rain gear handy and allow extra travel time during peak rainfall periods.
Showers taper off late Thursday, but clouds will be slow to clear, with partly sunny skies expected through Saturday. Additional updates will be issued if storm activity intensifies.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 77–82, low 48–55
- Wednesday: 30–60% evening rain chance, high 77–81, low 55–60
- Thursday: Rain likely, 60–90% chance, high 68–74, low 52–59
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 74–80, low 55–60
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 74–80, low 55–60
