Springfield, Missouri – Showers with a 90% chance of rain are set to sweep across southwest Missouri Thursday, bringing possible road issues along U.S. Route 65 and visibility concerns from lingering fog.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, patchy fog is expected early Thursday, with rain likely to begin around 8 a.m. and continue into the afternoon. Calm winds will pick up from the east, and new rainfall amounts could reach half an inch by evening.
Drivers around Springfield, especially along I-44 and U.S. 65, should prepare for slick conditions and low visibility. Allow extra travel time, and keep headlights on in fog or rain. Thunderstorms aren’t expected to be severe, but reduced visibility and wet roads still pose safety risks.
Looking ahead, clearer skies return Thursday night with partly cloudy conditions and a low around 52°F. Friday will bring sunshine and highs in the mid-70s, a trend that continues into a warm weekend. Saturday could hit 80°F, with no major weather disruptions expected.
Here’s your 5-day extended outlook for Springfield:
- Thursday: Showers and patchy fog, high near 68°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 74°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 80°F.
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer, high near 82°F.
- Monday: Slight chance of showers, high near 85°F.
