Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Elevated hail, wind damage risks, haavy rainfall possible as storms cross Joplin area today















Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
825 AM CDT Wed Aug 7 2019

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825 AM CDT Wed Aug 7 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Elevated hail risk.
  Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited flooding risk.
  Limited lightning risk.
  Limited excessive heat risk.








DISCUSSION...

A complex of strong to severe thunderstorms will shift across
portions of southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks this morning
and early afternoon. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and large hail
up to quarters will be possible within the stronger thunderstorms.

Heavy rainfall will occur with some storms. A limited flash
flooding risk will occur where storms can develop and move or
train repeatedly over the same areas for a prolonged period.

Heat index values will reach into the 90s today outside of the
influence of thunderstorms and outflow boundaries.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There will be daily chances for thunderstorms into early next
week. The overall severe storm risk will generally limited, but
periodic heavy rainfall through at least Friday will lead to an
increased flooding risk.

Heat index values reaching the mid and upper 90s will be possible
on a daily basis with some readings reaching up to the 100 to 105
degree range by Monday and Tuesday afternoons.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed later this morning and early
afternoon over southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri.

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