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Marginal Risk for Scattered Severe Storms Today

Work Week Outlook

Heat Returns for Independence Day Weekend

There is a 40-60% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms across the entirety of southwest Missouri and extreme southeast Kansas today. There is a Marginal (1 of 5) Risk some of these storms may become severe with damaging wind gusts up to 50-70 mph as the main hazard, though heavy rain and flooding is also a concern. While the entire area has a chance for storms, there are two focus areas for greater coverage shown on the graphic.

Shower and thunderstorm chances continue today. Localized flash flooding and damaging wind gusts may occur with any stronger storm. High temperatures remain in the upper 80s to near 90. Heat and humidity is then expected to return into the Independence Day Weekend.

Upper-level ridging is forecast for Independence Day weekend, bringing high temperatures back into the lower 90s with Heat Index values in the 90 to 100 range, potentially higher. While this is not "extreme" heat for early July, people will be more susceptible to heat-related impacts due to increased outdoor activities.