Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Nowcast as of 6:50 am CDT on July 4, 2009
Now
A large area of rain and rain showers will continue to move across southern Illinois this morning. The activity is expected to move into southwest Indiana as well. Thunderstorms are expected as well through 1000 am. Most of the activity will be north of a line from Marble Hill Missouri to Vienna Illinois to Calhoun Kentucky. Movement of the activity will be east southeast at 35 mph.
Forecast for Cape Girardeau
Updated: 5:46 am CDT on July 4, 2009
Early This Morning
Mostly cloudy. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Today
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening shifting to the northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
... Strong to severe thunderstorms possible today into early tonight...
Outdoor Holiday activities could be impacted today and early tonight. There is a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms mainly this afternoon and evening across southeast Missouri... southern Illinois... southwest Indiana and western Kentucky.
The main hazards with storms will be damaging wind and hail. There is a slight chance of brief tornadoes as well.
Those with outdoor Holiday plans today and tonight should monitor NOAA Weather Radio... internet or your local media for the latest updates.