(KTTS News) — Heavy rain is expected across the Ozarks from Thursday night through Friday morning.

Fairly high confidence with this next system bringing excessive rainfall to the area today into Friday. Forecast rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches, with some localized higher amounts over south central MO are expected which will likely lead to flooding. #mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/2gejBsAClA

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) March 2, 2023

Up to three inches of rain is expected, especially along and south of I-44.

The West Plains area could get up to four inches.

A Flood Watch is in effect for those counties from tonight through noon tomorrow.

A Flood Watch has been issued for tonight into Friday as widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches is expected, especially along and south of Interstate 44. Those outdoors near area water ways will need to use caution during this time as water levels rise. pic.twitter.com/gQfbPFv8XB

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) March 2, 2023