Cape Girardeau, MO — Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in southeast Missouri today, particularly in the Ozark Foothills region. Residents should prepare for brief rain throughout the day before warm and dry conditions settle in for the remainder of the week.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures today will range from 80 to 89 degrees, with rain mostly affecting areas in southeast Missouri. A clearer outlook is forecast starting Tuesday, when highs will reach between 83 and 87 degrees. This break in weather offers prime conditions for viewing Tuesday night’s partial lunar eclipse and Supermoon, which will peak at 10:44 p.m. local time.
The eclipse, visible across much of the region, will begin around 8:41 p.m. and continue until just after midnight on Wednesday. Residents in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois are encouraged to find clear vantage points as skies will be mostly clear by evening.
The chance of rain will return by Sunday, especially in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. Until then, the region can expect daytime highs in the mid-80s to low-90s, with cooler overnight temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
