Severe Weather Potential:

Chances for scattered severe storms remain in the forecast for Thursday evening across the Heartland. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) of severe weather is in place for the majority of the viewing area.

A brief spin-up tornado and quarter-sized hail will be possible to our west; damaging winds alongside torrential rainfall will be the main concerns for storms in our area Thursday night. Wind gusts could peak around 60 miles per hour in the strongest storms.

Here is a look at storm timing for Thursday night and throughout the day Friday, according to our latest run of StormCast.

Isolated severe storm chances continue through the weekend, with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) of severe weather in place on Friday and Saturday (July 10 and 11).

With several rounds of heavy rainfall possible through the weekend, flash flooding will be a concern. A Flood Watch remains in place until 1 a.m. CDT on Sunday, July 12.

Above is a look at our StormCast model’s precipitation potential through the weekend. Those who fall directly under multiple storms could see several inches of rainfall in the coming days.

Forecast:

As for temperatures, Thursday night into Friday morning is expected to be mild, with lows in the 70s across the viewing area.

Storm chances remain in place for the Cape Girardeau area through the overnight, though cloud cover should help keep temperatures on the warm side.

Highs on Friday will range from the upper 80s to the lower 90s. Those who see more overcast skies due to afternoon showers and thunderstorms will likely see the cooler temperatures.

Thursday evening’s storm chances will likely be clearing out of Cape shortly before the morning commute, with another round of storms possible on Friday afternoon and evening.

Temperatures remain in the 80s for the majority of the extended forecast with almost daily storm chances. The middle of next week looks to bring dry conditions, followed by temperatures climbing to the lower 90s.

Storm Alert Team Meteorologist
Dominic Ferraro