Severe storms are possible Thursday

A cluster of storms is expected to develop in South Dakota late Wednesday evening and move southeast overnight. This organized cluster of storms will produce an outflow of cool, sinking air which will produce a boundary that could trigger more storm development as it moves into the warm, moist air in Mid-Missouri by Thursday morning.

Storms are possible from mid-morning through early afternoon with the potential of a few strong or severe storms. There is a slight risk of severe storms (58 mph winds or greater or 1 inch diameter or greater hail) in a large portion of Mid-Missouri, mainly north of HWY 50 with a marginal risk farther south. Damaging wind is the primary threat. Heavy rain and frequent lightning are possible in the storms as they move through.