First Alert Weather: Several Rain Chances Over the Next Three Days in the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A series of cold fronts will move across the Ozarks over the next several days, bringing multiple chances for rain and a noticeable cool-down heading into the weekend.

Tonight: Storms Developing to the North

Forecasters say storms will form around Kansas City this evening before sliding southeast into the northern Ozarks. A few may produce hail and gusty winds, though the overall severe threat remains low.

By the time storms reach the I-44 corridor, they are expected to weaken. Evening temperatures will settle into the low 60s.

Thursday: Sunshine Returns Briefly

Thursday will bring a welcome break from unsettled weather. After some lingering morning clouds, sunshine takes over with highs climbing into the lower 80s.

It will be the warmest day of the stretch before another cold front changes the pattern again.

Friday: Rain with the Next Front

A fresh cold front will arrive early Friday morning. While it may start off dry, a disturbance behind the front will trigger light rain across the Ozarks by late morning.

Rain will move quickly east and taper by early afternoon, though cloud cover will keep highs in the low to mid-70s.

Saturday: More Showers and a Cool Start

Another round of light showers is possible along the Missouri-Arkansas state line early Saturday, thanks to a weak upper jet. Temperatures will be notably cooler, with morning lows in the 50s and highs only in the mid-70s.

By Sunday, the sun returns and a gradual warming trend begins, with highs back into the low 80s by midweek. Rain chances fade after Saturday, leaving a dry stretch to carry into the middle of September.

Residents in the Ozarks can expect a mix of wet weather and cooler temperatures through Saturday, followed by sunnier skies and a steady warm-up next week. Stay connected with ChicagoMusicGuide.com for more weather alerts and forecasts.