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Dry Today...Showers and a Few Storms Sunday

Severe Storms Possible Sunday Afternoon

A few sprinkles or light showers are possible today, but it should stay mostly dry with increasing cloudiness ahead of a developing storm system. More widespread showers will overspread the area tonight as the system approaches from the west. Showers and a few thunderstorms are likely on Sunday ahead of the cold front associated with the storm system. Isolated severe storms with 1 inch hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible generally along and south of I-44 Sunday afternoon ahead of the cold front. The chance of rain will end Sunday night. Total rainfall is expected to range from about 0.20 inches to 0.75 inches.

There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of southern and into east central Missouri on Sunday afternoon…generally along and south of I-44. Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail up to 1 inch and wind gusts up to around 60 mph are possible. A cold front will move through the area late in the afternoon into the evening hours on Sunday which will bring an end to the severe weather threat.