Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop over west Kentucky this afternoon and lift northwest mainly into southern Illinois and southeast Missouri through sunset. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary concerns. A good chance of thunderstorms is forecast Thursday afternoon mainly over southeast Missouri. Torrential rainfall and lightning will be the primary concerns.
The remnants of Tropical Storm, Gordon, will bring tropical showers and possibly a few thunderstorms to the region Friday through the weekend. The heaviest rains, up to 2 inches, are expected overportions of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and southwest Indiana. A few minor flooding issues cannot be ruled out at this time.
Detailed forecast as of Wednesday, September 5th at 3:30pm:
This Afternoon, Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight, Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday, A chance of showers between 8am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night, A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday, A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night, Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday, Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night, Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 69. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday, Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 9 mph.