Video:
Radar loop from 8:05-8:50AM CDT this morning showing an area of showers and storms working across east-central Missouri. This activity will continue to progress east out of here later this morning.
Total precipitation observed so far (left) vs. our rain forecast yesterday (right). Overall things panned out very well with two distinct areas of heavier rain which was covered in our afternoon update. Be sure you are watching those afternoon short-term updates!
Forecast radar going from 8 this morning to 1am Thursday CDT:
Hi-res data is likely overdone, but shows the additional rainfall across the area from now through Thursday morning.
Watch the video above for more details on what to expect for late week into the weekend. The pattern becomes more active with severe storm risks, the focus for rains setting up in northern areas. Forecast rainfall from Thursday through Sunday night shown below.
Here is a look at high temperatures over the next 4 days. Extended period of heat setting in across Missouri and Kansas.
Low temperatures over the next 4 days:
Dewpoints over the next 4 days:
Wind forecast over the next 4 days: