Springfield drivers may face flooded roads and dangerous winds today as severe storms sweep across southern Missouri and the Ozarks. Travel along Highway 54 could become treacherous by this afternoon, with hail and flooding among the top hazards.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, a Flood Watch is in effect through 7 a.m. Wednesday for much of southern Missouri and southeast Kansas. Quarter-size hail and damaging winds remain the primary threats, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out in extreme southwest Missouri.
Storms will continue into Wednesday morning before tapering off by midday. Residents in Greene, Christian, and Jasper counties should prepare for possible flash flooding and power outages. Emergency managers urge drivers to avoid high water crossings and limit travel if conditions worsen.
By Thursday, drier air will settle in with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s. Friday looks warmer, pushing temperatures near 80 degrees, before another stretch of clear, fall-like weather carries through the weekend. Cooler nights will dominate, though no frost or early winter chill is expected this week.
Residents should monitor updates throughout Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Additional watches or warnings may be issued if storms intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri
- Tuesday: Heavy rain and thunderstorms, high near 75. Flooding possible.
- Wednesday: Morning storms, clearing by afternoon. High near 74.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 76.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 80.
- Saturday: Mostly clear and pleasant, high near 83.
