Tracking strong storms tonight, another round of severe

TONIGHT: Scattered storms, some strong with heavy rain and damaging winds possible overnight. Lows in the lower 60s.

TOMORROW: Morning storms followed by potential severe weather in the afternoon. Highs in the low 80s.

EXTENDED: Clouds have spread in ahead of a cluster of severe storms capable of large hail, 60 mph winds, and a few tornadoes across western Missouri early this evening. Storms have begun to fire across eastern Oklahoma, and current thinking is that both of these features will make for a messy radar after sunset in Mid-MO. We are in a level 2/5 risk mainly for "base" severe storms with quarter size hail and 60 mph winds through late tonight. The tornado threat is going to be low through most of our area, but it's still possible, especially west of highway 63. Storms will congeal and bring heavy rain overnight, posing a flooding risk along I-70 where 2"+ is possible. Monday's severe weather potential has a high ceiling, but it is also highly conditional on how the morning plays out. If clouds and storms linger longer into the afternoon, the overall risk will be lower and essentially centered along I-44. If we clear out early, all hazards, including a few strong tornadoes and very large hail up to the size of baseballs will be possible for a short window. Storms won't last long wherever they set up, and any severe threat in our area will likely be exited by 7:00 p.m. or so. We are currently in the level 3/5 risk area, with the most recent update from SPC placing more of our area under a threat for a strong tornado or two (EF-2+). Monday night is dry, but a few storms may try to surge back into southern MO by Tuesday afternoon. The rest of the week is looking much quieter, with temperatures falling back to near our seasonal averages into the mid-upper 60s. Another front may bring a chance at a few showers by Thursday night.