After flash flooding Sunday night, NWS says wet weather in Springfield area will continue

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07-07-2025

Flash flooding on Sunday night resulted in at least two water rescues by the Springfield Fire Department. According to the National Weather Service's Springfield office, east Springfield saw the worst of the weather, with 3 to 4 inches of rain.
However, the wet weather isn't quite over yet: The NWS says there's a chance of storms in the afternoon and evening on Monday and Tuesday, and that there will be a chance of daily rain into Saturday.
According to the forecast, there's a 30% to 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, with highs in the mid-80s. Localized heavy rainfall could also happen.
For Tuesday, the area will likely see clusters of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, according to the NWS. Along with the storms, there could also be 50- to 60-mph winds and localized heavy rainfall.
As the week goes on, the weather will continue to be seasonably warm, with highs ranging from the mid-80s to low 90s. On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, there's a 30% to 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon and evenings, according to the NWS.
Thunderstorms and showers may also be possible on Thursday, though the chance is lower.
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To keep you and your loved ones safe during severe weather, here are some tips from the NWS:
Be weather-aware by checking the forecast regularly, either through local news, the NWS website or by listening to NOAA Weather Radio;
Stay away from windows in your home, workplace or school if there is a severe thunderstorm warning;
Seek shelter in a sturdy building if you're outside when the storm starts, and do not shelter under a tree, which can put you at greater risk of being struck by lightning or being injured if the tree falls on you;
Stay in your vehicle if you're outside when the storm starts, and try to get to secure shelter if there's enough time to do so;
Get to higher ground if you're in a flood-prone area or camping in a low-lying area;
Practice electrical safety and don't enter a room or basement if water covers the electrical outlets or cords in the room are submerged;
Turn around, don't drown if you encounter flooded roadways, since water may be deeper than it appears and can hide hazards like sharp objects, washed out road surfaces, electrical wires and chemicals. According to the NWS, a foot of water can float a car or small SUV and 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield likely to see wet, stormy week, according to NWS