The Summer heat and humidity will make a return to the region today, but that will bring a good chance for severe thunderstorms storms across parts of the region later this afternoon and evening. Expect storms to get going near the Nebraska-Kansas-Iowa-Missouri border region around to after 4 p.m. this afternoon. Storms may be particularly dangerous as they initiate, with all forms of severe weather possible; from large hail, and damaging winds; to isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. As storms progress in the evening, they will likely congeal into a large complex of storms that will sweep southeast, with the severe threats likely transitioning to large hail and damaging wind. However, given the recent high rainfall totals across northern Missouri, flash flooding will also be a major concern; particularly in areas north of the Missouri River. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 6 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.