Springfield, Missouri – Dangerously hot afternoons are expected across southwest Missouri through early next week, with highs climbing into the mid-90s and heat index values pushing 100 degrees daily.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, today marks the beginning of an extended stretch of mostly sunny, dry, and humid weather. High temperatures will hover between 89 and 96 degrees through Monday, with only a slight chance of stray showers tonight into Thursday morning—mainly north of I-44.
Cities like Joplin, West Plains, and Rolla will also feel the heat, with Friday and Saturday shaping up to be the hottest days in many areas. Overnight lows won’t provide much relief, staying in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Residents should limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and check on neighbors and pets.
No major storm systems are expected during this stretch, though NWS warns that continued heat may prompt advisories if humidity climbs further. Roads and infrastructure may become stressed by the persistent sun and heat.
Conditions are expected to remain hot and dry into early next week, with the next significant weather pattern shift possibly not arriving until midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 96°, low 76°
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 98°, low 78°
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 97°, low 75°
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, high 93°, low 74°
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high 94°, low 72°
