Forecast: Scattered showers and storms moving in Wednesday, cooler Thursday

We are now in the longest dry-stretch of the year so far with no measurable rainfall in 20 days at COU (the official measurement site for mid-MO). Rainfall Trend 5 Day Fcst AM.png This will change today as scattered showers return this afternoon. POP Fcst Today.png Temperatures today despite the rain will be warm. Highs are still in the lower 90s this afternoon ahead of a cold front that will cool temps starting Thursday. Temps Vs Heat Index Today.png Highs will return to more seasonal temperatures for the remainder of the week. Temp Trend 5 Day Fcst AM.png There will be another slight warmup into Monday with another cool down and more rain possible next week. 8 Day AM.png