Warmer Start to the Week, Scattered Storm Chances

Warmer weather is in store for the start of the work week, with a breezy afternoon ahead on Monday. Highs will reach the lower 80s, but wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour will try to spoil any time outside.

There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the northern half of the viewing area on Monday. Storm chances look to linger into Tuesday, according to the latest runs of StormCast.

An isolated strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out on Monday and Tuesday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) of severe weather is in place for portions of the viewing area, with large hail and damaging winds the main concerns on Monday, followed by all severe hazards on Tuesday.

Lows tonight will be seasonal, falling to the middle and upper 50s across the viewing area.

Partly cloudy skies are expected Sunday night into Monday morning in Cape Girardeau. It will be a little breezy, but this will be the warm-up for stronger winds on the way on Monday afternoon.

Highs will reach the lower 80s for most across the Heartland for the start of the week. Strong southwesterly winds are expected for most of the afternoon.

Outside of the strong winds, Monday would make for a nice, warm spring day in Cape.

Highs drop to the 60s following the chance for showers and thunderstorms during the first half of the week. As temperatures recover to the 70s by Friday, another late chance for showers and thunderstorms will be possible.

Storm Alert Team Meteorologist
Dominic Ferraro