Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
299 FLUS43 KSGF 130655 HWOSGF Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 155 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-140700- Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton- Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone- Taney-Ozark-Oregon- 155 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Significant extreme heat risk. Limited Lightning Risk. Limited excessive rainfall risk. DISCUSSION... Heat index values around 105 to 110 degrees will occur across the area again this afternoon into early this evening. Limited relief will occur during the overnight hours as lows only cool into the middle 70s to the lower 80s. There is a low chance (less than 20 percent) for an isolated thunderstorm across portions of central Missouri today. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds would be possible if storms can develop. Coverage will be limited and most locations should remain dry today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Heat index values around 105 to 110 degrees will persist into the upcoming weekend. Longevity of extreme heat with limited relief during the night will elevate the heat risk and potential impacts. Additional shower and thunderstorm chances (10-30%) will occur across portions of the area early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. && More detailed information can be accessed at: http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket This product in graphical format...along with other weather... hydrological and climate information...at http://www.weather.gov/sgf $$ Wise