After some morning thunderstorms, the forecast today calls for another round of strong storms, mainly north of the Missouri River, according to the National Weather Service.
The threat for severe weather ramps up after 4 p.m. and should last into the late evening, the weather service said.
The active pattern will continue through the late part of the week and into the weekend, according to the weather service.
Prolonged rainfall over the area could result in high rainfall amount, several inches in some areas, through the weekend. River flooding and flash flood is possible in some areas.
There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m. today, the weather service said. The high will be near 88, and the heat index as high as 95. A south southeast wind of 6 to 13 mph will become southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 69, with a southwest wind of 5 to 7 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. The high will be near 81, and a light and variable wind will become north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 65. A north northeast wind will be 5 to 8 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Friday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast, according to the weather service. The high will be near 80, with an east northeast wind of 6 to 9 mph.
Friday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. The low will be around 69.
Saturday, expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 84, according to the weather service.
Saturday night, the chance of precipitation is 40 percent, with showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, according to the weather service. The low will be around 69.
Sunday’s forecast is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 84, the weather service said.
Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of precipitation with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
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