Tonight is opening night of high school football season in the Ozarks – and it’s going to be a warm one.

Those with outdoor plans this evening can expected warm and dry weather. pic.twitter.com/UEddbwYQcM

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) August 27, 2021

Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s at kickoff with a heat index making it feel like it’s in the 90s.

There’s a heat advisory until 7 p.m.

Highs will be in the lower 90s Friday with a heat index above 100.

Heat index values will exceed 100 degrees once again today. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 pm. pic.twitter.com/Pan5sUwkKP

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) August 27, 2021