(KTTS News) — Showers and storms are in the forecast today, with a chance for severe weather.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 4 p.m. for Douglas and Ozark County.
The National Weather Service says the best chance for severe storms in the Springfield area is between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. this afternoon.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 7 tonight for areas south and east of Springfield.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Small scale forecasts will change. Monitor radar trends. SPC Updates: https://t.co/6e2K7J7wdx pic.twitter.com/tajQPeNl62
— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) April 13, 2022
Strong tornadoes rated EF-2 or higher are possible especially southeast of Springfield.
Temperatures will start to drop once the cold front moves through the area.
A Moderate Risk (4/5) is in place across portions of the MS Valley. Widespread severe weather is expected with damaging wind gusts (some 75+mph), tornadoes (some EF2+) and large hail. Stay weather aware and please see your local NWS and https://t.co/QMmU4tBZDt for more info pic.twitter.com/ox31E4YGcV
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) April 13, 2022
Thunderstorms, some strong to severe, will move across the area today. Severe potential will increase some as we get further into the day. Excessive rainfall may also lead to flash flooding in some locations. Remain weather aware! #mowx pic.twitter.com/PFPIp6nthS
— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) April 13, 2022
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for areas generally along and south of I-44 through this evening due to repeated rounds of training storms moving across the area. #mowx pic.twitter.com/FUyX461FJ5
— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) April 13, 2022
