Springfield, Missouri – Summer warmth is making a comeback across Missouri, as afternoon highs are set to climb each day this week, pushing back into the 90s by Thursday. According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the warming trend will be felt from Springfield to Joplin, with daily highs ranging from the upper 80s to mid-90s through the end of the week.
Mostly cloudy skies on Monday will keep temperatures slightly cooler, but the sun returns Tuesday and lingers into Thursday, bringing mostly sunny to sunny conditions. Highs will start in the low 80s and steadily rise—expect mid-80s to low 90s by Wednesday, and upper 80s to mid-90s by Thursday afternoon.
With summer heat building, residents are urged to limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and check on neighbors and pets. Air conditioning use will likely surge across the region, and area lakes will see increased traffic as families look to cool off…