Cape Fair, MO Weather and More

Scattered storms ahead of a chilly and windy end to the week

The Ozarks remain locked in an active weather pattern following earlier record-breaking heat. Heavy rainfall across the region on Wednesday brought welcome relief from earlier 90-degree temperatures, keeping afternoon highs in the 70s. A humid air mass remains in place ahead of an incoming cold front, setting the stage for additional rounds of showers and […]

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Be ready for a drastic change!

A cold front will move through tonight, with temperatures tomorrow nearly 30 degrees colder in spots!

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Earthquake preparedness is the focus of a nationwide event Thursday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Around this time of year, your family is probably getting a winter storm plan ready, but there’s another safety plan you should work on. October 15 is the Great ShakeOut, a time for your family to get prepared for earthquakes by learning how to drop, cover, and hold on.

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Missouri Storm Alert Oct. 14-15: Heavy Rain, Flood Risk Oct 14-15

Springfield, Joplin, Rolla and areas north of I-44 face additional rain through Thursday.

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Showers and storms expected, Flood Watch extended for portions of south central Missouri

Showers and storms are expected to continue through this evening, prompting the National Weather Service to extend a Flood Watch for areas north of I-44. A Flood Watch will remain in effect through this afternoon for Benton, Morgan, Miller, Camden, and Dallas Counties. An additional one to two inches of rainfall is likely, with localized amounts of up to three inches possible. That amount will likely taper off to half an inch or less into south central Missouri.

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Ozarks Weather Alert: Up to 5 Inches of Rain Possible Oct 13-15

Springfield, MO – Residents across southwest Missouri and neighboring southeast Kansas face several rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning Tuesday night, with damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding possible through Thursday.

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Finally, some RAIN!

Occasional showers and storms, some with heavy rain, will move through the Ozarks today.

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Heavy rain and isolated severe storms come with stormy stretch

After record heat was recorded in Springfield on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a series of storms and a cold front are expected to bring heavy rain, potential flooding, and significantly cooler temperatures to the Ozarks through the end of the week.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Off & on rain continues through much of the afternoon and tomorrow

Heavy rain that fell across parts of the area earlier today is gradually weakening at midday, with activity becoming far more scattered this afternoon.

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Southwest Missouri Weather Oct. 16–20: Cold Snap, Then Warmup

Temperatures plunge from the 80s to the upper 30s as gusty winds bring a sharp fall cooldown.

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Record heat gives way to storms and cooler weather

Today will be hot, sunny, and windy once again before rain and thunderstorms arrive on Wednesday. Cooler weather is also expected later in the week and into the weekend, so things will change dramatically from today through Friday! 90s will be replaced with the 60s. Today will be a record-breaking 90° day in Springfield’s history. […]

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Southwest Missouri Fire Alert: 93° Heat, Gusty Winds Sunday Oct 11

Springfield, MO – An unusually hot and dry October weather pattern is expected to create elevated fire danger across southwestern Missouri Sunday, Oct. 11, with temperatures reaching the lower 90s and gusty winds increasing the risk of rapidly spreading fires.

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Country Herald

Southwest Missouri Weather: 35 MPH Gusts Raise Fire Danger Today Oct 12

Temperatures could break records Tuesday as gusty winds raise wildfire concerns across the Ozarks.

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“Hope from the Ozarks”: Convoy of Hope assists in Hurricane Isaias relief efforts

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-based nonprofit Convoy of Hope has been on the ground in Florida responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. Ethan Forhetz with Convoy of Hope said that even before the hurricane made landfall, they were already on the road. People are currently dealing with damage and debris, but the biggest problem […]

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Heat may build to record levels after the weekend

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Southwest Missouri Weather Update: Storms Return Oct. 14-15

Showers and possible thunderstorms could disrupt Wednesday travel after three days of 90-degree heat.

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KOLR10 News

Persimmon seed winter forecast 2026: 2 forks, 1 spoon

Persimmons are ripening all over the Ozarks, and their seeds are foretelling a not-so-harsh winter. The folklore surrounding persimmon seeds and their relationship to winter forecasts can be traced back to the early 1800s. Some believe that the shape found inside a persimmon seed after splitting one open reveals what the weather will be like […]

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KOLR10 News

Drought threatens thinner fall foliage across the Ozarks

An extreme drought in the Ozarks is expected to result in thinner fall foliage across Southern Missouri and Northwest Arkansas despite forecasted rains later in October.

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