If you liked today’s weather, you’ll be happy to hear it’s sticking around. The forecast for the next week looks much the same, with warm, dry conditions continuing across the region.
A late summer-like ridge is setting up over the Central United States, effectively blocking any significant rain chances for the next 7–10 days. This high-pressure system will keep skies mostly sunny and temperatures running above average.
Afternoon highs are expected to climb into the mid-80s, paired with light southeasterly winds. The makings of a pleasant setup for early fall.
Unfortunately, this dry stretch won’t do any favors for the growing drought across the Ozarks. Rain remains unlikely until early October, when this blocking pattern is expected to weaken, opening the door to our next shot at preci