Scary Storm Alert For West Central Missouri Through Thursday

The National Weather Service out of Kansas City is warning that West Central Missouri could see our first round of spring storms over the next few evenings.

The National Weather Service says multiple rounds of rain showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days. There's a marginal risk for severe storms late Tuesday and overnight Wednesday morning. As well as a slight risk for severe storms from late Wednesday afternoon into the evening hours, and Thursday.

Severe weather is possible tonight from 7:00 PM CDT - 1:00 AM CDT Wednesday. The most prevalent hazards are strong winds with gusts up to 60 miles per hour and quarter-size hail. The hazards increase on Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon and evening.

The severe weather threat increases on Wednesday afternoon through the overnight hours. Most of our listening area from Boonville to Lee's Summit can expect a slight risk of severe weather. These storms can produce wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, half-dollar-sized hail, and a possible tornado. Thursday's severe weather threat is a little more East than tonight and tomorrow's severe threat.

The potential for severe weather Thursday will occur from early afternoon to early evening. Clinton and Warrensburg have a marginal risk for severe storms, while the chance is better for Sedalia, Boonville, Columbia, and Jefferson City. Once again wind gusts of 60 miles per hour are possible with half-dollar-size hair and there's also the possibility of a tornado.

The National Weather Service asks that people be weather-aware and ready to act. Everyone should have multiple ways to receive weather warnings be it through our radio stations, a NOAA weather radio, apps on your phone, television, and more.

The National Weather Service's extended forecast predicts near-normal temperatures and above precipitation from March 19 - March 25.