Tuesday Afternoon March 24 Severe Weather Update

The threat for an isolated tornado has been increased from 2 to 5% in southwest Mid-Missouri. This includes the areas of Benton, Camden, Morgan, and Moniteau counties. Areas along and south of I-70 have the potential to see winds up to 70 mph. Large hail is also possible with these storms, up to 2″. Even if a tornado does not occur, strong winds like these can cause much damage. Follow the @ABC17Stormtrack team on twitter for additional updates this afternoon.