FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Not AS hot, with more relief in sight
Key Points:
- Labor Day morning features lingering clouds from overnight thunderstorms, but skies will clear with sunshine expected for much of the day and highs ranging from the low 90s to 100°F in western Missouri.
- A heat warning remains in effect just west of Springfield, with Tuesday potentially being the hottest day of the week, followed closely by a hot and humid Wednesday.
- A cold front is forecast to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing a good chance of rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures after a hot and unstable Wednesday.
- Severe storms and locally heavy rain are possible Wednesday night into Thursday due to increased moisture and instability near the front.
- Showers may linger Friday, with additional scattered storms expected Saturday, and temperatures are projected to return to near average levels next week.