Thursday, May 22 forecast: Flooding looks like a problem this weekend
Storm surveys following Monday's storms reveal nearly 10 tornadoes swept through the Ozarks. Several EF-1s produced wind speeds between 100 and 110 MPH.
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Rain showers and occasional thunderstorms are coming to an end this morning across Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. Rainfall totals so far range between 0.25″ to 0.50″ with isolated amounts over 1″.
Skies will gradually clear today to become partly cloudy. A few showers are still possible this afternoon, but unlikely. Today will be mild in the low 70s with a northwest breeze.
We're dry tonight and at the start of the day on Friday. Rain returns late Friday through the Memorial Day weekend.
A front draped southwest of the Ozarks will create a wet weather highway over the region. The front will try to wobble north, but waves of rain and thunderstorms will tend to keep the front pinned just to our southwest. We'll likely remain on the cool side of the front, keeping severe chances limited, with some hail and wind possible. Heavy rain will be the main headline, with flooding a concern.
Rain totals from Friday through Monday will top 2″ in most areas, with many spots seeing between 3 and 5″. Locally higher amounts over 6″ are possible. This will result in creek and river flooding, and flash flooding will be a concern during more intense periods of rainfall.
Temperature will also remain rather cool for late May, with daytime highs in the 60s to low 70s. There will be breaks in the wet weather, but these will occur between extended periods of rain and thunder. If you've got outdoor plans this weekend, keep a close eye on the forecast and remain weather aware. You may want to have a plan B if plan A gets rained out.
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