Inland Waterway Weather Report
Weather Highlights:
- Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: A strong cold front will move into the area on Friday, bringing another chance of showers and thunderstorms, and possibly severe weather, for Friday Night. Behind the front, expect much colder temperatures for the weekend and even a chance of snow on Saturday. Expect dry and warmer weather to begin next week.
- Middle Mississippi Valley: There is an Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather today and tonight. Damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes are possible with these storms. On Friday there is another chance at severe weather as the area is under an Enhanced Risk (3/5) as a strong cold front pushes through the area. Behind the front, expect much cooler temperatures for the weekend. Expect dry and warmer weather to begin next week.
- Lower Mississippi Valley: Plan on warm and dry conditions through Friday. By Saturday a cold front will push into the region, yielding rain and thunderstorm chances for the weekend. Cooler weather is expected behind the front with temperatures warming into next week.
7-day QPF Totals
- Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: 0.1” to 2.5” of liquid precipitation, heaviest south of La Crosse, WI. There remains a marginal risk (Level 1/5) for heavy rain today and a slight risk (Level 2/5) for heavy rain on Friday in eastern Iowa and northern Missouri.
- Middle Mississippi/Lower Ohio Valley: 0.1” to 2.5” of liquid precipitation. There is a marginal risk (Level 1/5) for heavy rain Today and again on Friday, generally north of Cairo, IL.
- Lower Mississippi Valley: 0.1” to 1.00” of liquid precipitation with a marginal risk (Level 1/5) for heavy rain on Saturday.
David Pearson – MVD/NWS Meteorologist, USACE