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KEY MESSAGES

- Temperatures increase by a few degrees each day today through Monday, with highs in the upper 90s by Sunday.

- Multiple days of high temperatures between 90-100 F and heat index values of 95-110 F are expected Sunday-Thursday, with Major (Level 3 of 4) to Extreme (Level 4 of 4) Heat Risk expected across the area.

- Once the heat starts, it is not forecast to end anytime soon. The CPC forecasting a 70-80% chance of above average temperatures to continue at least through September 4-10.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/

Issued at 1227 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2026

Highs will peak into the upper 80s to the lower 90s today with mostly clear skies. A small cumulus field has formed over the eastern Ozarks as the departing mid-level trough moves east towards New England. Winds will remain light, under 10 mph but will primarily be out of the northeast. Dewpoints won't be too bad today either as we drop into the 50s later this evening near sunset. It'll be another cool evening with lows in the 60s and clear skies.

LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/

Issued at 1227 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2026

The ridge currently over the Four Corners region will slowly push east towards us throughout the weekend and into next week. Highs next week will be warm in the upper 90s to lower 100s. We have experienced these temperatures for most of the summer, but they are technically above average for this time of year (average highs are 81-86 degrees). The Heat Risk does begin to increase into the Major (3/4) to Extreme (4/4) levels throughout next week especially further west over in SE KS/SW MO. Tuesday-Thursday are forecast to be the hottest with a 40-80% chance of experiencing Extreme Heat. Again, we've experienced this kind of heat recently, but comparing it to the average temperature this time of year, it is almost 20 degrees above normal. Due to the longevity of the heat and warm overnight temperatures in the 70s, a heat headline will likely be needed.

There are some concerns for Elevated Fire Weather Danger primarily west of Highway 65 on Sunday. This is due to Min RH values in the 20-30% range with southwesterly winds gusting to 25 mph. This area is also in a Moderate to Severe (D1 to D2 out of 4) Drought with no rain expected through the long term period.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/

Issued at 1215 PM CDT Fri Aug 28 2026

VFR through the period with variable winds and mostly clear skies.

CLIMATE

Issued at 205 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026

Record High Temperatures:

August 30: KSGF: 101/2000 KJLN: 103/2000

August 31: KJLN: 105/2000 KVIH: 100/2000

September 1: KVIH: 99/1953

September 2: KSGF: 101/2000 KVIH: 99/1899

Record High Minimum Temperatures:

August 30: KSGF: 73/2013 KJLN: 76/1945 KVIH: 75/1951

August 31: KSGF: 76/2011 KJLN: 80/2011 KVIH: 75/1980

September 1: KSGF: 77/1922 KJLN: 80/2011 KUNO: 74/1989 KVIH: 76/2011

September 2: KSGF: 76/1922 KJLN: 77/1961 KUNO: 73/1980 KVIH: 75/1898

SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

KS...None. MO...None.