Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon through this evening, generally south of a line from Kansas City to Kirksville. While the main threats will be from damaging winds and large hail, flash flooding is possible, mainly south of I-70. The threat of tornadoes is very low with storms today. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.