Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
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242 FXUS63 KSGF 101932 AFDSGF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 232 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - There is a Marginal (1 of 5) risk for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across far south central Missouri this afternoon/early evening. - Additional low end potential for showers and storms this weekend while turning warmer. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/... Issued at 207 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 Rest of today: 2,000-2,500 J/kg of instability has developed over sunny far south-central MO while shear is weak at around 20 kts. This may lead to a couple strong to marginally severe storms this afternoon and early evening, with localized 60 mph winds the primary threat. The area of concern should mainly be southeast of a line from Gainesville to Salem. Over the rest of the area, some light showers are possible, with temperatures mainly in the 70s. Tonight and Friday: The mid-level wave over south-central KS will settle over the area tonight while closing off and lingering through Friday. This will prompt chances for showers and possibly thunderstorms mainly south of I-44. The highest coverage/chances will be late tonight into early Friday morning at 50-70%. Otherwise look for highs mainly in the 80s Friday. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 207 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 This weekend into next week: A mid-level high will develop over the southeastern CONUS, with increasing heights over our region. This will result in a return to above normal temperatures with highs generally in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Occasional shortwave energy nearby may lead to some showers and storms at times, but predictability is quite low as better chances will be north of the CWA. There is a marginal severe risk touching the northwestern CWA Saturday as strong to severe storms may develop north of the area and outflow count push a few storms into the CWA, but confidence in any details is low. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1234 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 Light showers (and possibly a thunderstorm at KBBG) will continue to push southeast this afternoon and evening. Additional showers and potential for MVFR ceilings are possible late tonight into Friday morning. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...None. MO...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Titus LONG TERM...Titus AVIATION...Titus