Forecasters are predicting and normal hurricane season this year. 
Last year, we got a taste of two tropical systems named Gustav and Ike. Inland tropical systems are most known for producing flooding rains and on occasion strong gusty winds. 
June begins above normal! Highs in the upper 80s will be common across the Ozarks on Monday. If you work outside; make sure to wear light weight and light colored clothing, take breaks in the shade and drink plenty of water. If you plan on going for a run, the best times to do it is before 10 am and after 5pm. 
The Storm Prediction Center posted a slight risk for severe storms on Tuesday. The slight risk area grazes the northwestern portion of the viewing area. Most of the storms that develop will avoid the Ozarks, but will need to be watched closely. Overall, there is about a 30% chance for thunderstorms from Nevada to Warsaw during Tuesday afternoon. Rain and storms become likely at night and spread southeastward across the Ozarks.
A disturbance/front tracks across the Ozarks on Wednesday. Scattered showers and storms are likely. Severe weather is NOT expected at this time. Make sure to check in for further updates early in the week.
Accuweather computer models are predicting a UV-INDEX around 8 in the Ozarks for tomorrow afternoon. An index of 8 means a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. It's a good idea to wear sunscreen, a shirt, sunglasses, and a hat. Don't stay out in the sun for too long.
Showers and thunderstorms are blossoming across Illinois and could potentially form as far west as eastern Missouri. If that happens, we could see a bit more cloud cover develop up towards Lake of the Ozarks and Rolla. We'll watch the storms closely, but for now I am keeping the forecast dry!
An upper level ridge builds east and we heat up! Temperatures will easily rise into the middle and upper 80s beginning on Saturday and lasting until Tuesday. I'm not expecting record heat at this time.
A cold front approaches from the north on Tuesday causing showers and thunderstorms to develop along and ahead of it. A few of those storms may impact the northern and northwestern half of the viewing area. The best chance for storms is on Wednesday, when the front pushes through.
