Additional thunderstorm development is expected across portions of the area. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, most likely in portions of central and northern Missouri. Damaging winds and hail are the primary concerns. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.