Top 10 warmest May continues, with strong storms possible through the day
TODAY: It’s a very warm start to the work week, with temperatures hovering in the lower 70s across Mid-Missouri. While very little clouds are in place this morning, a decaying MCS to our north and clouds to our west will lead to thicker cloud coverage through the day. This will limit high temperatures today, as most locations will top out in the mid to upper 80s. If storms can develop to our west, associated outflow boundaries will lead to increased storm chances into the afternoon hours. However, if we don’t see storms develop across eastern Kansas, then it will be a dry afternoon. A slight risk of severe weather is in place for any storms that do develop, with the greatest risk arriving in the late evening hours. Winds through the day will be out of the southwest up to 14 mph, with winds gusting as high as 20.
TONIGHT: Evening storms are likely to track through the region, as the stubborn stationary boundary to our north finally tracks to the south. This will lead to an increased risk of storms through the night. With storms remaining along the boundary and an increasing lower level jet, it’s likely we could see some storms slow into the night and lead to an increased risk for heavy rain. The slight risk in place across parts of Mid-Missouri will extend into the night, as a line of storms tracking through the region will bring the greatest threat of damaging winds.
EXTENDED: Through the rest of the week, temperatures remain on the warm side. Our average high for this time of year is in the low to mid 70s, with each day seeing temperatures above 80 degrees. This will continue the trend of one of the warmest Mays ever recorded, as the summerlike pattern continues. As the upper level ridge we’ve been under shifts off to the east, the door opens for daily storm chances. A series of disturbances will track through Mid-Missouri into the middle of the week, as we finally see some much needed rain across the area. Cooler temperatures are expected towards the end of the week, as high pressure builds in on the backside of the frontal boundary. This will lead to highs in the lower 80s and overnight lows in the mid 60s Stay with ABC 17 News as we continue to bring you the latest in Mid-Missouri weather.
