Inland Waterway Weather Report

Weather Highlights: 

  • Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: A weak front remains over the region, keeping rain/storm chances in the area through the weekend. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) of severe storms today and a Marginal Risk both tomorrow and Friday. There is also a Slight Risk (Level 2/4) of excessive rainfall through weekend. Temperatures will be near normal through early next week.
  • Middle Mississippi Valley: Hot and humid conditions continue, with Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in effect. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2/4) of excessive rainfall today. There is also a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for severe storms today and a Marginal Risk (Level 1/5) on Thursday.
  • Lower Mississippi Valley: Typical summertime heat and humidity through the week, with a Heat Advisory in effect for portions of the region. Isolated afternoon/evening thunderstorms are expected through the middle of next week, but most locations will remain dry.

7-day QPF Totals

  • Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: 0.50” to 4.00” of liquid precipitation.
  • Middle Mississippi/Lower Ohio Valley: 0.00” to 2.00” of liquid precipitation.
  • Lower Mississippi Valley: 0.00” to 0.50” of liquid precipitation.

Katie Dedeaux – MVD/National Weather Service Meteorologist