Weather Alert Day: Flooding possible tonight, severe storms on Friday

Strong storms moved through the area on Thursday evening, producing scattered high winds, hail, and a few brief rotations. The severe threat decreases overnight, but flooding remains a concern south of I-70.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Miller, Maries, Pulaski, and Phelps counties until 7 a.m. Saturday morning, where 3 to 4 inches of rain is possible by the end of the week.

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has also been issued for Friday afternoon and evening for the threat of damaging winds and flooding.

SETUP

A wave moved over the area late Thursday, producing scattered strong storms along and south of I-70. Leftover boundaries from this activity will keep rain going into Friday, when another disturbance is set to move overhead during the day. Friday's setup will be very similar to the day before, with scattered storms developing in the heat of the day south of I-70, carrying a risk of damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding.

FUTURETRACK

Storms will continue near I-44 through Friday morning, then a brief break is possible for everyone in the late morning and early afternoon. Storms will ignite midday after 3 p.m. and continue into Friday night, where all severe hazards are possible. Heavy rain persists in southern Missouri into Saturday morning, before showers finally exit this weekend.

IMPACTS

Impacts may include hail and wind damage; storms capable of 60 mph winds will be the greatest concern. Flash flooding is also likely, with localized 3 to 4 inch totals around Miller, Maries, Pulaski, and Phelps counties.