Springfield, Missouri – A round of thunderstorms could bring brief downpours to the Springfield area Saturday night, followed by a string of hotter, summer-like days extending through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Springfield will stay dry and sunny through Saturday afternoon, with highs near 82°F and increasing wind speeds up to 10 mph. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives late Saturday evening, primarily between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. While widespread impacts aren’t expected, isolated lightning and heavy rain could briefly affect travel on U.S. Route 65 and I-44.
Looking ahead, Sunday marks the beginning of a five-day stretch of classic summer weather. Sunshine dominates the forecast with daily highs ranging from 82°F to 87°F through Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday will feel particularly warm, with partly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the mid-80s. Showers and thunderstorms could return Tuesday evening and continue overnight into Wednesday, potentially disrupting midweek plans.
The heat and humidity will require extra hydration and sunscreen for outdoor activities. Stay weather-aware if attending local events or traveling, especially during late-day hours when storm chances increase. Smoke from Canadian wildfires may also linger at higher altitudes across Missouri into early next week, subtly reducing air quality in some areas.
EXTENDED PREVIEW (June 1–5):
- Sunday (June 1): Sunny, high of 82°F
- Monday (June 2): Sunny and warmer, high near 85°F
- Tuesday (June 3): Chance of storms late, high of 85°F
- Wednesday (June 4): Showers likely, high of 82°F
- Thursday (June 5): Chance of storms, high near 77°F
