Weather

A sunny Wednesday leads to a warm Thursday with the potential for thunderstorms during the morning. Friday starts out hot and steamy, but strong thunderstorms roll in during the afternoon and evening. Showers and storms continue through the weekend.

Strong winds are expected over the area today with some gusts reaching up to 40-50mph. Light rain over northern Missouri will move off to the east by early afternoon, leaving a breezy, but nice Wednesday afternoon. Cooler and drier conditions will prevail through early next week.

Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall (2-4") over central Missouri will lead to possible flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. A flash flood watch is in effect until 7pm Tuesday evening.

If we take a step back and forget about what's been going in the last weeks and months across the nation and the world, we can reflect back to 2019 and how Missouri was impacted from natural disasters.

City crews are working today removing storm debris from public property and City streets after last nights storms. They also have a way for residents to get rid of storm debris.

A rather large, wet and stormy weather system moved through the area overnight and as it exits to the east, more sunshine and muggy conditions back in the picture.

Warm temperatures with muggy conditions are expected through the week. Daily heat indices may reach between 90 and 95 degrees each day this week. There is some uncertainty regarding timing and placement of mid to late week thunderstorms, so that will introduce some uncertainty in daily temperatures for Wednesday and beyond. Strong thunderstorms are possible Wednesday and Thursday across portions of the forecast area.

As we skipped through the Memorial Day weekend with a few showers and we get ready to finish up the last week of May, rain chances will continue through Thursday.

Shower and storm coverage will increase off and on as the day progresses. A few strong to severe storms are possible, mainly south of I-70, with up to half dollar-sized hail & strong winds up to 60 mph possible.

An active stretch of weather is upcoming. Showers and thunderstorms tonight, with strong to severe storm chances Friday afternoon and evening. Shower and thunderstorm chances continue through the Memorial Day weekend along with a warm up, with weekend highs in the 80's.