FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON…

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON…

The National Weather Service in Springfield has expanded the  Flash Flood Watch to include Portions of central, east-central, south-central, southwest, and west-central Missouri, including the
following areas, in central Missouri, Benton, Camden, Hickory, Maries, Miller, Morgan, and Pulaski. In east-central Missouri, Phelps. In south-central Missouri, Dent, and Texas. In southwest
Missouri, Barry, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster, and Wright. In west-central Missouri, St. Clair.

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain will train across the same locations through midday Friday. One to four inches of rain with localized higher amounts will be possible.  Flash flooding will be possible, especially in low-lying areas near creeks, rivers, and streams.