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Rain, Occasional Thunder Across the Area

Thunderstorms today - Pleasant this weekend

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Dog Days of Summer Safety Tips and Info

Widespread moderate rain and embedded thunderstorms continue across the region this morning. This activity should remain across the area into at least early afternoon. Later this afternoon, additional thunderstorm development is possible across southeastern Kansas and extreme southern and southwestern Missouri along an advancing cold front. A few of these storms could become marginally strong, with gusty winds up to 50 MPH.

After thunderstorms today, a more comfortable airmass will be around by this weekend with less humidity and pleasant temperatures.

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Here are some Summer Heat Safety Tips...Wear lightweight, light colored clothing. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol. Take it easy and plenty of breaks. Slow down, avoid strenuous activity. Check on elderly neighbors with no AC. Never leave children in a car! Call 911 if someone has symptoms of a heat stroke. Here are some Summer Pet Safety Tips...Make sure your pet has plenty of clean drinking water. Make sure your pet has shade to get out of the direct sunlight. Never leave your pet in a car! #mowx #kswx #sgf #OzarksWx #SummerSafety #Pets #Dogs #HeatWave #HOT