Hot and Humid through midweek; Rain chances to follow

TODAY: It’s a warm and humid afternoon across Mid-Missouri and temperatures are expected to continue to climb. Highs will top out in the low 90s, but it will feel more like the mid to upper 90s. Things remain quiet, with an upper level ridge in place keeping us dry and warm through the evening.

TONIGHT: Another mild night in store for Mid-Missouri with temperatures above average for this time of year. We’ll dip down into the upper 60s with winds out of the southeast around 3-5 mph.

EXTENDED: That same upper level ridge will be locked into place for the majority of this week, bringing us temperatures that are well above normal, feeling more like late June as we close out the summer season. However, there is the potential for some relief down the line. We’re tracking a wave of low pressure that will track across the northern plains which will drape a cold front across the Midwest bringing us a chance at some widespread rainfall, and cooler temperatures starting on Friday. The cold front may stall bringing us on and off rain chances through the weekend, with below average temperatures. Highs for the weekend look limited in the upper 70s. Make sure you keep up with ABC 17 on air and online as this forecast continues to evolve over the next 7 days.