National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of the area until 10 PM tonight. Hail to the size of baseballs, wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph, and a few tornadoes are all possible.
Remain weather aware for the potential for severe thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening into tonight. The highest chances remain across central Missouri. There is also a localized flash flood threat this evening and tonight.
Here is an estimated timeline for thunderstorms developing and moving into and through the area late this afternoon and evening into tonight. Remain weather aware this evening, especially across central Missouri.
Wind gusts will increase this morning and remain gusty through this afternoon between 30-45mph, especially along and north of Interstate 44. These are general winds, outside of any thunderstorms.
While confidence is low, a few severe storms could re develop on Thursday. Highest chances for storms are along and south of Interstate 44. Localized flash flooding could also develop. Remain weather aware on Thursday.