TONIGHT: I’m tracking a brief break in the rain in central Missouri before another round of widespread and heavier rains roll in from the west overnight. Temperatures will drop to just under 65 degrees by the end of the night and winds will shift north at 5-8 mph.

TOMORROW: Most of central and northern Missouri is expected to see the first rain, totaling 1.5-2 inches by late afternoon. Clouds, rain and northerly winds in central Missouri will keep temperatures as low as 75 degrees by the afternoon. With less precipitation and clouds in the south, the chance of an isolated heavy storm in the afternoon is not out of the question. Should a storm become severe, damaging winds are the main concern.

EXTENDED: Rain showers and thunderstorms will continue through Monday and leave the region by Tuesday. The good news is that the cold front bringing rain and thunderstorms will bring significantly cooler weather. That means temperatures will be below or around average for this time of year all next week. Expect morning temperatures between 13 and 15 degrees and afternoon temperatures between 18 and 21 degrees.