Springfield, Mo. – A warm and dry pattern is setting up across Missouri this week, with temperatures steadily climbing and little relief from rain in sight. Highs are expected to push into the 90s by midweek, making for an extended stretch of hot and sunny conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the only chance for rain comes late Monday into early Tuesday across western Missouri, but those showers are expected to be scattered and brief. For much of the region, skies will stay clear with plenty of sun through the weekend.
Cities including Springfield, Joplin, and Branson will see temperatures move from the upper 70s Monday into the mid-80s Tuesday before surging into the low to mid-90s Wednesday through Friday. Overnight lows will remain relatively mild, ranging from the upper 40s Monday night to the mid-60s later in the week.
With little rainfall expected, residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the afternoon hours, and keep an eye on fire danger as grassy areas continue to dry out under the heat.
The hot and dry stretch looks to persist into next weekend, with the possibility of more widespread rain not returning until early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, MO
- Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy, highs 77–82, lows 46–58
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, highs 78–84, lows 53–59
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, highs 85–91, lows 57–63
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs 88–94, lows 59–66
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs 90–95, lows near 65
