Springfield, Mo. – Drivers across southwest Missouri are waking up to dense fog Thursday morning, with visibility dipping below a quarter mile in some areas and scattered thunderstorms expected to follow by mid-afternoon. The fog is causing slowdowns on major routes, including I-44 and U.S. Highway 60.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the region will see temperatures between 67 and 73 degrees, with a 30–75% chance of showers and storms developing after noon. The strongest cells may produce brief downpours and lightning, mainly in central and southern counties.
In Springfield, Branson, and Lebanon, isolated storms may affect the evening commute. Farther south—near West Plains and the Missouri-Arkansas border—light rain chances (10–20%) will persist into the weekend, particularly Sunday and Monday…