Inland Waterway Weather Report

Weather Highlights: 

• Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: A cold front moving south out of Minnesota will bring rain/storm chances today, with a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) of severe storms. Behind the front, dry conditions and temperatures will be near to below normal through early next week.
• Middle Mississippi Valley: Minimal rain chances will impact the region through the weekend and warm temperatures will continue, especially south of St. Louis. Rain chances will return early next week.
• Lower Mississippi Valley: Extreme Heat Warnings will remain in effect. Pop up afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible, with higher chances today as a Marginal Risk (Level 1/5) for severe storms is in effect.

7-day QPF Totals

• Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: 0.01” to 1.00” of liquid precipitation.
• Middle Mississippi/Lower Ohio Valley: 0.01” to 1.75” of liquid precipitation.
• Lower Mississippi Valley: 0.01” to 2.00” of liquid precipitation.

Katie Dedeaux – MVD/National Weather Service Meteorologist