Tracking triple digit temperatures, increasing humidity Friday

TONIGHT: Mostly clear, lows in the low 70s.

TOMORROW: Hot and more humid with highs in the upper 90s to around 100. Heat index up to 105. A few spot storms possible across southern Missouri.

EXTENDED: A wind shift to the southwest will increase our dew points into the mid-upper 60s tomorrow, making it feel more uncomfortable as the day wears on. High temperatures reach near 100 degrees, but the heat index will likely be around 103-107 Friday. There's a chance for a spot storm or two for the southern half of Mid-Missouri by late afternoon, but it's not widespread enough to make a dent in the temperatures or in the drought conditions. Saturday will be the hottest day with widespread 100s and heat indices between 104-108. A cold front to our north could​ bring more cloud cover on Sunday, keeping temperatures in the upper 90s, but the heat index will still likely top 100. If that front moves in early, we could see a few showers and storms, but the better chance will be toward Sunday night into Monday. As the upper level high pressure ridge flattens out a bit, we'll have daily chances for scattered showers and storms that will keep temperatures in the upper 80s to around 90 on Monday, and in the low to mid-90s during the week. Rain totals could add up to an inch or so by the end of next week, so that may help our drought stricken areas a little. The last time we had moderate to severe drought in Missouri was 2018, but in the last 10 years 2012 was the worst with 93% of the area in severe drought at this time in July. For reference, right now we have 33% of the state in severe drought. We also had a long string of 100+ degree days that year.