Pattern Change This Week!

We end the weekend and start off the week with cooler than normal temperatures. While this is going on, a big warm up is taking place to our west. The warmer than normal air is expected to take over beginning on Wednesday. Gulf moisture is also going to be increasing by the end of the week, which will result in warmer overnight lows.

Severe Storms on Saturday

A severe thunderstorm watch in in effect until 12am.

There is a slight risk for severe storms across southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. Large hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph are the main threats from the severe storms that develop. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Heavy rainfall and frequent cloud to ground lightning can also be expected from these storms.

Storm reports so far today:

-Hail 1-1.5" in diameter. City: Noel County: McDonald

-Hail .88". City: Anderson County: McDonald

-Strong winds blow down several buildings in Anderson at the intersection of 76 and 59.

-Flash flooding is possible in Jasper and Newton county. Radar estimated rainfall of 1 and 1/2 inches has already fallen across those counties.

- 1.31" of rain about 5 miles south of Flemington in northern Polk county.