KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A storm system packing strong winds and hail has hit parts of Missouri.

The National Weather Service says lighting struck a tree Sunday afternoon in Christian County, killing 11 of the cattle that had huddled underneath it for shelter. Several trees were downed in Taney County, and penny-size hail was reported in Ripley County.

In east-central Missouri, there were reports Sunday of wind gusts of more than 40 miles per hour.

Meanwhile, a flood warning has been issued through Wednesday for the Osage River near Schell City and through Thursday for the Marmaton River near the town of Nevada.