Springfield, MO – Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue across southwest Missouri today into Friday, creating another unsettled stretch of weather for the region. The National Weather Service in Springfield reports high rain probabilities of 80–100% today, with storms likely developing in waves and reducing visibility at times.
According to forecasters, rainfall remains likely through Friday morning, where chances range 60–80% before conditions start to gradually improve heading into Saturday. Temperatures will remain mild for November, with highs reaching 58°–67° today and 64°–74° Friday, depending on cloud cover and storm timing.
Communities across the region — including Springfield, Joplin, West Plains, Lebanon, Monett, and Fort Leonard Wood — may experience heavy downpours, occasional thunder, and pockets of fog early in the day. Forecast guidance shows the highest precipitation chances hitting during the midday and afternoon hours today, with another round possible late tonight.
Saturday is expected to bring a quieter, drier day before additional rain chances return Sunday into early next week, keeping the active weather pattern in place.
