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Thursday, June 5 forecast: Friday begins with stormy weather and a risk of flooding
Heavy rain led to dangerous flooding in Greene, Webster, Wright, Pulaski, and Laclede counties yesterday. Three water rescues were performed in Webster County, where an estimated 3″ to 5″ of rain fell.
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That was just the latest wave of heavy rainfall that leaves the area at risk for more flooding when the next wave of rain arrives Friday morning. Flood Watches are posted for this risk, centered over Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas, where the core of the next wave of storms is expected to sweep through.
Aside from the flooding risk, this storm could also bring damaging winds of 60-70 MPH. The risk of an isolated tornado is low, but it's not zero. At this stage, it appears the highest chance for severe weather will occur south of Hwy. 60 across Southern Missouri into Northern Arkansas. The storms will also sweep through during the morning drive, making for a dangerous commute to work.
Friday morning's wave of storms should mostly move out of the area by early afternoon, with some sunshine trying to develop by late afternoon. A spotty shower or thunderstorm will remain possible through late in the day and into the evening, but most areas will be dry.
Another big wave or rain and thunder will likely develop Friday night across Oklahoma. This storm complex may track a bit further south from Oklahoma and across Arkansas. Like Friday, there will be a risk of damaging winds and heavy rainfall, with chances for both more likely near and south of the state line.
Thunderstorm chances will continue into Saturday afternoon and evening with a few stronger storms with hail or wind possible. Sunday is looking drier and brighter, but there will be a chance for additional showers and thunderstorms late in the afternoon or evening as another front drops south through the area. Between the two days this weekend, Sunday looks nicer and warmer.
A stronger cold front should clear the area Monday, ending the stormy pattern. We'll also enjoy a stretch of less humid weather with morning lows that will dip into the upper 50s Tuesday and Wednesday.
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