Overnight storms expected; Fall conditions arrive Friday

TONIGHT: A cold front will slowly track through mid-Missouri tonight brining scattered showers and t-storms after 12 AM. Frequent lightning will be possible in northwestern Mid-Missouri, but as the storms track to the southeast they’ll slowly lose steam. Up to a quarter of an inch fo rain is possible for areas that see the heaviest downpours. Overnight lows will drop to near 70 degrees, with winds out of the south-southwest up to 16 mph.

FRIDAY: Scattered showers and storms will linger through Mid-morning, with an additional .10″ of rain likely for areas south of I-70. Rain should come to an end for most of Mid-Missouri through 10 AM, with any remaining activity sticking around near I-44. It’ll finally feel like fall as temperatures top out in the mid to upper 70s. Sportszone Football Friday will be dry and pleasant with temperatures falling into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Winds through the day will remain out of the north up to 14 mph.

EXTENDED: Much cooler air moves in behind the front as overnight lows fall into the 50s by Saturday morning. The coolest day we’ve sen in about two weeks arrives Saturday afternoon, with highs struggling to climb into the lower 70s under partly cloudy skies. At this time, the front is expected to head farther south into southern Missouri Saturday, with slim rain chances still possible in the Ozarks while areas north of HWY 50 are more likely to stay dry. Sunday will be dry and cool with spot storm chances entering back into the forecast by Monday. A stronger cold front will move into mid-Missouri by the middle of next week, potentially bringing highs in the 60s with lows in the 40s, along with another shot of rain. Make sure you keep up with ABC 17 on air and online as this forecast continues to evolve over the next 7 days.