Strong to severe thunderstorms could develop as early as 5-8pm across southern Missouri, with higher chances from 8pm to midnight. Meteorologist Megan Terry with the National Weather Service said there is a risk of damaging winds and tornadoes…

Terry said any supercells that develop will pose a risk later tonight and into the overnight hours…

These storms could produce large hail up to the size of tennis balls, damaging winds up to 70 mph and tornadoes. Everyone is advised to keep the device you use for weather alerts nearby because the most severe weather will happen after dark.