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Tropical Depression in the Gulf; Severe Thunderstorms Monday

Tropical Depression Two is expected to gradually strengthen and could bring tropical storm conditions to the Florida Panhandle beginning late Monday. Areas of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest Monday, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

Heat and humidity continues today with highs into the low 90s and heat index values in the low 100s. Scattered showers and storms will again be possible this afternoon as well, primarily along and south of Highway 36. Heat peaks Monday and Tuesday, with highs climbing into the mid and upper 90s and heat index values approaching 105 to 110 for some areas. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of northern MO on Monday and areas south of I-70 on Tuesday. Relief arrives by mid week with highs falling back into the 80s along with lesser humidity.
There is a low (15-40%) chance for scattered storms Monday evening into Monday night. The strongest storms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and hail.