Tracking strong to severe storms Sunday evening

Saturday has been another hot and humid day across the St. Joseph area. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as we can expect some relief from the heat and humidity at the start of the workweek.

Sunday is expected to be an active weather day. We'll begin with conditions very similar to today—hot, humid, and with temperatures quickly climbing into the mid-90s. There’s a chance for a few spotty showers in the morning, but they’ll likely move through quickly and won’t be the main concern. In the evening, a low-pressure system approaching from the northwest will bring a more organized and potentially severe line of storms to northwestern Missouri. The National Weather Service has placed our area under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather Sunday night. The primary threats will be strong straight-line winds and heavy rainfall, which could pose problems as many streams and rivers are already swollen from previous rain events earlier in the week.

These storms are expected to taper off by early Monday morning. Behind the system, conditions will improve, with cooler temperatures and noticeably lower humidity. Monday will feel much more comfortable, and this refreshing trend will continue throughout the workweek. Highs will generally stay in the mid to upper 80s, and the forecast looks mostly dry.

As we head into the holiday weekend, temperatures will gradually climb back into the 90s by Friday, the Fourth of July. While the weather is expected to remain dry through Friday, there is currently a slight 10% chance of rain on Saturday.