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Current Weather in Polk, MO

Updated: Wed Sep 9th 2026 2:00 PM CDT

Moderate Rain

83^°F 28^°C

Feels Like 88^°F / 31^°C

Polk, MO weather condition is Moderate Rain and 83°F.

Today's Weather in Polk,MO

The current weather in Polk MO as of 2:00 PM CDT on Wed Sep 9th 2026, has a sky condition of Moderate Rain with the visibility of 6 mile(s) and the UV index at 3. It is 83 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 88 degrees with a forecasted high of 86 and low of 73. The barometric pressure is 30 - measured by inches of mercury - and is falling since its last observation. The humidity is 68 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 71 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the Northeast at 10.3 miles per hour, gusting at 11.3 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:53 AM and Sunset is at 7:37 PM. The moon phase is a New Moon moon rising at 4:42 AM with 2% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30 inHg. falling
Humidity 68% rising
Heat Index 88°F
Wind from NE. 10.3 mph
Wind Gust 11.3 miles per hour
Wind Chill 83°F
UV Index 3

Dew Point 71°F falling
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 6:53 AM
Sunset 7:37 PM
Moonrise 4:42 AM
Moonset 6:46 PM
Moon Phase New Moon Moon 2%

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5 Day Forecast

Light Rain Shower

Light Rain Shower with a high of 86°F and a low of 73°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.95in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 85%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 86° \| Lo 73°	85%	88% \| est. 0.95in	0%	12.8 mph

Fog

Fog with a high of 81°F and a low of 68°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 78% chance with an estimated 0.19in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 80%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 81° \| Lo 68°	80%	78% \| est. 0.19in	0%	7.4 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 85°F and a low of 68°F. 7% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 71%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 85° \| Lo 68°	71%	7%	0%	13 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 76°F and a low of 69°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 85% chance with an estimated 0.28in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 84%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 76° \| Lo 69°	84%	85% \| est. 0.28in	0%	11.9 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 77°F and a low of 66°F. Rainfall is expected, having a 91% chance with 0.44in estimated precipitation. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 17mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 89%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 77° \| Lo 66°	89%	91% \| est. 0.44in	0%	16.1 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 83^°F. The morning temperature of 75°^F is lowest at 7am with the daytime high of 86°^F at 1pm and a low around 73°^F at 5pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.05^inHg at 12pm and lowest being 29.87^inHg at 3am.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 12.8^mph at 3am, while the slowest is 0.7^mph around 7am; expect wind gusts peaking 28.9^mph at 3am.

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Current National Weather

Midwest Rain and Heat Relief - 09-09 to 09-11

Updated Wed Sep 9th 2026, 6:12am PDT

The Midwest will see heavy rain and possible severe weather moving toward interior New England tonight. The high temperatures in the south-central U.S. will ease up by Thursday. Showers and storms are expected across the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, with heavy rain in the central Appalachians. Monsoon moisture will bring afternoon storms to Arizona and New Mexico, potentially causing flash floods. Meanwhile, the Southeast U.S. will experience lingering showers, and dry conditions continue in the Northwest.

Midwest to New England

Today, heavy rain and severe weather will spread from the Midwest to the lower Great Lakes and reach interior New England by tonight. A cold front, associated with a low-pressure system from southern Canada, is the driver of this weather change.

South-Central U.S.

By Thursday, the oppressive heat wave across the south-central U.S. will ease. A cold front will bring in some relief with showers, clouds, and occasional thunderstorms.

Central Plains to Mid-Atlantic

Over the next couple of days, expect showers and thunderstorms stretching from the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Today, locally heavy rain is likely in the Mid-Mississippi Valley, followed by the central Appalachians on Thursday.

Southwest U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will lead to afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms in Arizona and New Mexico. Some storms may reach into Colorado today. Be cautious, as heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding, especially in urban areas and near burn scars.