US National Weather Service Springfield Missouri

Very heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding across localized areas just north and south of the Springfield metropolitan area. This threat will continue for the next several hours. Turn around don't drown if encountering flooded roadways. #sgf #mowx #ozarkswx

Got any Monday Evening Plans? Keep an eye to the sky for some scattered showers and thunderstorms. #sgf #mowx #ozarkswx #midmowx

Showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible through the week. While each day has chances for rain, there will be breaks between periods of showers and all day washouts are not expected.

Showers and thunderstorms will move through the area today. The main hazards will be lightning and locally heavy rain, but a few strong to possibly severe storms are possible along and south of I-44 this afternoon.

Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across parts of the region tonight into Monday morning. No severe weather is expected at this time. #mowx #kswx

Sunday 10pm Update: Flash Flood Watch Now In Effect. Moderate to heavy rainfall, with even some thunderstorms, will move through the area overnight through Monday morning. Flooding of some typical low water crossings is likely by Monday morning. #sgf #mowx #ozarkswx

Monday Morning Commuters: It will likely be raining, potentially heavily during the morning commute. Be careful near low water crossings as some are likely to flood given the expected rainfall tonight. Give yourself extra time. Turn Around, Dont Drown. #sgf #mowx #ozarkswx

Locally dense fog is occurring across the area this evening. The fog will improve later tonight when rain moves in. Be aware if you are traveling this evening. #sgf #mowx #ozarkswx

Widespread rainfall will overspread the area later this evening and continue into Monday. The heaviest rain will occur over the Missouri Ozarks, where 1 to 2 inches will be possible. Small hail is possible along and south of Interstate 44 tonight into Monday. There will also be a limited flooding risk south of Interstate 44, mainly in low lying areas late tonight into Monday.

Drizzle and cloudy skies will continue today. The next round of rain will begin to move into the area this evening and will continue into Monday. The heaviest rain will occur over southern MO, mainly along and south of Interstate 44 where 1 to 2 inches will be possible. Small hail will also be possible across southern Missouri on Sunday night into Monday. There will be a limited flooding risk over southern MO, mainly in low lying areas late Sunday night into Monday.

If you like sunshine and temperatures around 60 you will really like the next couple of days. The winds will also be light out of the south. Have a great Friday and Saturday! #sgf #mowx #kswx #ozarkswx #midmowx

It was a wet week across the Ozarks region, with a widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain, with the highest totals pushing 6+ inches. How much did you measure at your location the last several days? #mowx #kswx

Dry and sunny weather returns for this upcoming weekend. Temperatures will become more mild, with highs in the 50s and 60s.

Flooding is possible across the Ozark region through tonight. Send along any flooding reports using any of the suggested ways listed in the graphic! Remember to be careful out there this evening. #mowx #kswx

Rain is expected to continue into the overnight hours. Flooding is possible across parts of the region. Remember to turn around and don't drive through any flooded roadway. #mowx #kswx

Meteorological Winter begins December 1st! With that in mind, we have put together a Winter Newsletter! Check out the great information on how to be better prepared this Winter and much more! The NWS Springfield 2020 Winter Newsletter can be found at: https://www.weather.gov//newslett/winternewsletter2020.pdf

Here is the Ozark's Daily Weather Brief for Wednesday, October 28: Heavy rainfall and flooding will be possible Today through Thursday. Be cautious near low water crossings over the next 36 hours. A nice, dry weekend looks on tap once the rain ends.

Another widespread round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to impact the region beginning Wednesday and continuing through Thursday. With wet soil conditions from recent rainfall, flooding is becoming more likely, particularly in areas south of Interstate 44 where a Flood Watch has been issued. Never drive through a flooded roadway!

Cannot rule out a few snowflakes...but it's looking like the precipitation moving in from Oklahoma will be largely rain along I-44 through late evening. Temperatures have dropped to near freezing but warmer ground temperatures above freezing will minimize the impact. Concern remains farther north where freezing drizzle will be likely.

Crowd sourcing/citizen science programs can be very helpful to NWS offices. One such program is called mPING. mPING stands for Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground. It is a project designed to collect weather information from the public through their smart phone or mobile device with GPS location capabilities. More information here: https://mping.nssl.noaa.gov/

Here is the Ozark's Daily Weather Brief for Monday, October 26: Wintry weather will glance the region to the north and west Today - Tonight. Most locations will receive plain rain, heavy at times.

Light winter precip is expected by Monday evening across far southeast Kansas and west central Missouri. We are expecting any impacts to remain limited across this area as shown on the Winter Storm Severity Index Image. A cold rain is expected elsewhere. #sgf #mowx #kswx

Several rounds of rain will be possible this week, starting late tonight and continuing through Thursday. An inch and a half to 3 inches possible through Wednesday, with additional rainfall possible Wednesday night into Thursday. While widespread flooding is not expected due to the ongoing drought conditions, some localized flooding will be possible if heavy rain can train over the same locations.