Heat reigns supreme for the Holiday, comfortable temps return this weekend
***A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR MOST OF MID-MISSOURI***
THIS AFTERNOON: The heat is cranked up for the rest of this afternoon as temperatures will float through the low to mid 90s. With dew points expected anywhere between 71-75 across Mid-Missouri we can expect to see those heat index values above 100 degress. Thankfully we look to stay dry through the afternoon hours and into the evening, with temperatures slowly dropping back into the 80s for fireworks displays.
TONIGHT: Continued warmth is expected through the night, with temperatures expected to fall into the mid 70s. It will remain on the humid side through the night, with winds out of the south up to 8 mph.
EXTENDED: Heading into Thursday, we’ll have a slight storm chance mainly north of I-70 and highs in the lower 90s and heat indices 100-104 degrees. As a cold front moves into northern Missouri, storms are possible along and north of I-70 into the evening but will end overnight. The front heads south Friday morning, with best shower chances south of I-70 from mid-morning Friday through mid-afternoon. Showers and isolated storms will be spotty. It will be cooler Friday, reaching the upper 80s with rain chances ending by late afternoon. It will be cooler and drier as we head into the weekend, as highs only top out in the mid 80s Saturday and upper 80s Sunday with lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. Watch ABC 17 News for the latest forecast and check back here for updates.
