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Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon into Tonight

Flood Watch in Effect

Severe Storm Potential Saturday

Five Day Outlook

Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and through tonight. These storms will have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts. Repeated thunderstorms in the same area may result in flash flooding. The strongest storms may be capable of producing hail up to the size of half dollars.

A Flood Watch continues into Saturday evening for portions of south central and central MO. Some areas in the watch have already received 1 to 6 inches of rain last night, and more rainfall is expected this afternoon into Saturday. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Thunderstorms are expected mid-day Saturday and last through the evening. These storms will have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts. Repeated thunderstorms in the same area may result in flash flooding. The strongest storms may be capable of producing hail up to the size of quarters.

Showers and storms linger for the next few days, then drier weather is in store for next week with average temperatures for this time of year.