Springfield, MO Weather Alert: Storms Could Bring Up to 2 Inches of Rain Wednesday Night Into Thursday

Springfield, MO Weather Alert: Storms Could Bring Up to 2 Inches of Rain Wednesday Night Into Thursday

Springfield, MO – Residents across southwest Missouri should prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding Wednesday night through Thursday as storms move in from the west, the National Weather Service reported.

Storm Details and Rainfall Expectations

According to the National Weather Service Springfield, rain chances increase Wednesday afternoon, with widespread showers and thunderstorms developing overnight. The heaviest rain is expected late Wednesday night through Thursday, with probabilities of over 1 inch exceeding 80% in Greene, Jasper, Christian, and Taney counties. Some areas near the Kansas border may see more than 2 inches of rain.

Cities like Springfield, Joplin, and Branson should prepare for rapidly rising water and localized flooding as storms move through NWS Springfield.

Travel and Safety Guidance

  • Motorists on I-44 from Joplin to Springfield and U.S. 65 toward Branson should be alert for ponding water and slower travel times Thursday morning.
  • Officials recommend allowing extra commute time and avoiding low-water crossings during heavy downpours.
  • Rainfall is expected to taper off Thursday night, with mostly cloudy and drier conditions returning Friday.

Temperatures remain cooler than normal this week, ranging from the upper 60s to low 80s in the region NWS Springfield.

Five-Day Forecast for Springfield, MO

  • Wednesday: Becoming cloudy, showers developing late, high 82°F
  • Wednesday Night: Heavy rain likely, low 68°F
  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, 1–2 inches of rain possible, high 68°F
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 77°F
  • Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 78°F

Residents should monitor weather alerts and be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions during the midweek storm system NWS Springfield.

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